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.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Oven Baked Shotgun Shells, Shotgun Shells Appetizer, Shotgun Shells Recipe
Servings: 28 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned
- (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
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.
*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.
Recipe inspired from Great Grub, Delicious Treats