Smoked shotgun shells

And Homemade Mac n Cheese [emoji39]

For this batch:
3 lbs sausage of choice, I used 1 Jimmy Dean and 2 Tennessee Pride
1- block cream cheese
1- block extra sharp cheddar 8oz
2- tablespoons or so minced garlic
3 oz of Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons all purpose bbq seasoning
3 packs Manicotti Noodles
3- 12 oz packs bacon, regular not thick cut

I used my stand mixer, mix sausage, cheeses, garlic, Worcestershire and bbq rub. To make stuffing easier I used my Jerky Cannon, works great for this. Once all stuffed, wrap with bacon and put them in the fridge. Over night is best to help start softening the noodles. I made them up last night. Put them on the pellet smoker for about a hour, brushed all with BBQ sauce and went another 15 minutes. Once they all were reading 165 to 170 internal out they came.
Now I’m Miserable!
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That’s some seriously good looking eats!

Definitely some mighty fine eating

Oh wow! My cholesterol just spiked! But in all seriousness those look delicious and added to my gotta try list…thanks for sharing

So this is way cool. I have the same shooter. No boiling the Manicotti before stuffing? This will be happening here. I make a Italian Sausage that everyone loves. I can see making the shotgun shells, placing them in a pan, covering with seasoned up Ricotta, covering all of that in a sweet Marinara, grating Parm over the top and baking.

No sir, no boiling, straight out of the package. It is a must that they are made up at the minimum 12 hours before cooking. I have tried less and they are always tough. The longer the better by far. Had almost 18 hours from stuffing to cooking and you can cut them with a fork easily.


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Oh that’s good

Yep, that ones gettin' made here for sure!

My wife the Librarian did a search for Smoked Shotgun Shells and a whole new world opened up for me. Smitty39365 thank you for posting this up. I can see like Ketchn's Potato Chip Crappie Crust I will be experimenting seriously with this.

You are very welcome! I am excited to see what you come up with. No doubt it will be delicious! A buddy of mine did a taco seasoning variation one time and baked in the oven topped with cheese, jalapeño, refried beans and sour cream. Very good also.


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I took the left overs when I did them. Put in a pan, covered in spaghetti sauce and cheese. Smoked all of that until everything was hot and bubbly. Made a shotgun shell lasagna.

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I took the left overs when I did them. Put in a pan, covered in spaghetti sauce and cheese. Smoked all of that until everything was hot and bubbly. Made a shotgun shell lasagna.

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Another variation I will have to try [emoji39]
I always make several, freeze the leftovers and the wife will take a couple out and put them in the air fryer to warm them for her lunch. She makes sure I always make extra.


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Mighty fine looking vittles! That will hit the spot!!!

man them look cool , interesting prep as well .....
bet they were tasty .....:highfive