Grillin with the Guru – Guru Shotgun Shells

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Guru Party Dishes

From the super football finale, to Mardi gras, to March Madness, it’s party season!

These dishes not only taste great, but are simple to prepare, and easy on your budget.  So, let’s get cooking!

Guru Shotgun Shells

This can be made hours before cooking, and they reheat very well…not that there’s going to be any left over.

Note: The shells are filled raw.  There is no need to boil prior to filling.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Prepare a hardwood fire and set grill to 350°
  2. Place sausage and cream cheese in a bowl and mix using hands or hand mixer.
  3. Using the back of a spoon fill the manicotti shells being careful not to crack them.  It may be easier to fill half from each side of the shell.
  4. Wrap each filled shell with 2 slices of bacon.
  5. Season the outside with Louisiana Love Seasoning. 
  6. Combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, and wine in a suitable bowl and set aside.
  7. Place shells over a low fire or indirect heat.
  8. Turn shells every 10 minutes and baste with prepared sauce.
  9. Total cooking time is 30-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  10. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving. 

Guru Cheesy French Bread with Mulatto Sauce

This dish is pure decadence. Melty, cheesy, crunchy French bread meets a rich and creamy Mulatto sauce!

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 8 ounces Havarti cheese (sliced)
  • 8 ounces Provolone cheese (sliced)
  • 2 each 12-inch-long bamboo skewers
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1-1½ lbs. Fresh pork sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2-3 tablespoons Dark roux
  • 1-pint Heavy cream
  • Louisiana Love Seasoning Blends to taste
  • ½ cup Green onions (sliced)

Method:

  1. Slice bread into 1½ inch slices.
  2. Add 1 slice of each cheese between the bread slices.
  3. Insert the skewers lengthwise to secure the bread and cheese slices together.
  4. Loosely wrap the loaf with foil and set aside.
  5. Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil and sausage.
  6. Cook until sausage is lightly browned.
  7. Add onions are garlic, cooking until onions are clear.
  8. Add water and bring to boil.
  9. Add roux stirring until dissolved.
  10. Add cream, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
  11. Season to taste with Louisiana Love.
  12. Roast bread on 350° grill or oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted   and outside of bread is crispy.
  13. Pour some of the sauce in the bottom of a platter or tray.
  14. Remove bread from foil, place in platter, and top with remaining sauce.
  15. Top with green onions.

Stay hungry!