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
  •  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
  •  cup barbecue sauce, plus more for coating

A white plate with blue trim with stuffed manicotti shells on it.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300° and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, except bacon and extra barbecue sauce.
  • Gently stuff uncooked manicotti shells from both ends. No air pockets.
  • Wrap bacon around each shell covering the ends (might need two pieces of bacon).
  • Brush additional barbecue sauce over both sides and place on prepared baking.
  • 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.

A white plate with blue trim with three bacon wrapped stuffed manicotti noodles, called shotgun shells, on it.

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