Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Smoked Shotgun Shells, where crispy pasta shells are stuffed with a savory blend of smoky sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty jalapeños. Perfect for entertaining or game day, these bite-sized wonders promise to impress your guests with their vibrant flavor and unique presentation. Easy to prepare and customizable, they will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños (diced)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until fully browned.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, both cheeses, diced jalapeños, and cooked sausage until well combined.
- Generously stuff each jumbo shell with the mixture.
- Brush each shell with BBQ sauce and place them on the smoker rack.
- Smoke for about 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg