Shotgun Shells Recipe (Oven Baked)
These oven baked shotgun shells recipe is made with a mixture of beef, sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheese, spices, bacon and BBQ sauce. They are a delicious appetizer that’s definitely a conversation starter.
Ingredients
- (2) 8 ounce boxes manicotti shells
- 1½ pound ground beef
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cups Colby jack cheddar cheese
- 6 ounce cream cheese
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- (3) 12 ounce packages bacon
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce, plus more for coating
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300° and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Set aside.
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, except bacon and extra barbecue sauce.
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Gently stuff uncooked manicotti shells from both ends. No air pockets.
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Wrap bacon around each shell covering the ends (might need two pieces of bacon).
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Brush additional barbecue sauce over both sides and place on prepared baking.
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Bake for 60 minutes, then flip shells over, add more barbecue sauce, and bake for another 60-70 minutes or until the bacon is nice and crispy.
Remove from the oven and enjoy.
Notes
*If you want to boil the shells first, boil them for 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse and make sure the shells hold their shape. If you see that some have collapsed, gently open them up, if possible.
I have found that the moisture in the meat, and the fat from the bacon, is sufficient enough to cook the noodles.
