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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound manicotti shells, uncooked
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound bacon
Wood chips for smoking
Directions:
Directions:
Cook the manicotti shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and prepare it for smoking using wood chips of your choice.
Carefully stuff each cooked manicotti shell with the sausage and cheese mixture, using a spoon or piping bag.
Wrap each stuffed manicotti with a strip of bacon, securing it with toothpicks if needed.
Place the bacon-wrapped stuffed manicotti on the smoker racks and smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is heated through.
Remove the smoked shotgun shells from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Slice the smoked shotgun shells into bite-sized pieces and serve as a mouthwatering appetizer.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20-24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3-4 hr

 

 

 

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