Description
Elevate your grilling repertoire with these irresistible Aromatic BBQ Shotgun Shells. Crispy bacon wraps around tender pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, cheese, and spices. Perfect for backyard gatherings or cozy weekends, these flavor-packed bites are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and cream cheese blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat with soy sauce and spices, then fold in the shredded cheese.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the meat mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Wrap each stuffed shell in a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg