Smoked Shotgun Shells

INGREDIENTS

• 2 8 oz boxes manicotti shells
• 1 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion finely diced
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 ounce cream cheese
• 1 jalapeno finely diced
• 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 16 oz packages bacon might need more
• barbecue sauce additional for coating

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Preheat the smoker to 250°.
2. 2 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, except bacon and extra BBQ sauce. *The meat and sausage are not cooked first.
3. 3 Gently stuff uncooked manicotti shells from both ends making sure there are no air pockets.
4. 4 Wrap slices of bacon around each shell (I covered the ends. Might need two pieces of bacon).
5. 5 Brush additional barbecue sauce over both sides and place on a baking sheet while the remaining shells are being basted in BBQ sauce.
6. 6 Smoke for 60 minutes, then flip shells over, add more barbecue sauce, and continue smoking for another 60 minutes or until the bacon is nice and crispy.
7. 7 Remove from the smoker and enjoy.

NUTRITION

Calories: 288 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 24 gg | Protein: 13 gg | Fat: 15 gg | Fiber: 1 gg | Sugar: 2 gg