Smoked Shotgun Shells Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boxes manicotti shells (8 oz each)
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1½ pounds ground beef
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1 pound hot Italian sausage
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
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6 ounces cream cheese
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1 jalapeno, finely diced
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2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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⅓ cup barbecue sauce
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2 packages bacon (16 oz each, may need more)
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Additional barbecue sauce for coating
# Instructions:
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Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
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Mix ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapeno, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and ⅓ cup barbecue sauce in a large bowl. Do not cook the meat and sausage first.
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Gently stuff uncooked manicotti shells from both ends, ensuring there are no air pockets.
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Wrap slices of bacon around each manicotti shell, covering the ends if possible. Use two slices of bacon per shell if needed.
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Brush additional barbecue sauce over both sides of the wrapped shells. Place them on a baking sheet while basting the remaining shells.
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Place the shells in the smoker and smoke for 60 minutes. Flip over, baste with more barbecue sauce, and smoke for an additional 60 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
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Remove from the smoker and enjoy immediately.
# Notes:
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Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and modifications made.