BBQ STUFFED SHELLS

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These are some of the weirdest little things I've ever created, but they sure are good! These are a great side to take to a potluck or BBQ. They are also a perfect main course next to some potatoe salad and baked beans.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef or 3 chicken breasts
1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce (You can use more to taste)
2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, cobly jack or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F, and line a 9"-13" pan with greased foil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook shells until al dente.
  • Brown the ground beef or chicken breasts until fully cooked.
  • If using chicken, shred the meat and stir in the BBQ sauce, and set aside.
  • If using beef, just stir in the BBQ sauce, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta and egg.
  • Drain the pasta and fill each one, half way full, with the ricotta.
  • Fill the rest of the way full with meat mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes then sprinkle on the cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.7, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 665.5, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 41.9

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