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BBQ Shotgun Shells

Delicious BBQ Shotgun Shells Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

BBQ Shotgun Shells are a delicious twist on stuffed jalapeños, filled with cream cheese, sausage, and cheese, wrapped in bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large jalapeños
  • 12 oz thick-cut bacon
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 lb cooked sausage meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • spices like smoked paprika or garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cooked sausage meat, shredded cheeses, and spices until well combined.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the mixture without overfilling.
  5. Wrap each filled jalapeño with a strip of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Brush BBQ sauce over the wrapped jalapeños.
  7. Grill the stuffed jalapeños over indirect heat for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 16g

Notes

These BBQ Shotgun Shells are versatile; feel free to customize with different meats or cheeses. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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