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louisiana cowboy barbecue bake

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I created this delicious recipe inspired by Louisiana Cowboy barbecue meals. It's filled with beef stew meat, smoked sausage, bow tie pasta, cheese, and barbecue potato chips.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For louisiana cowboy barbecue bake

  • 3 c
    crushed barbecue chips, divided
  • 8 oz
    pepperjack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 lb
    uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    beef stew meat
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3
    fresh jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 lg
    vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 c
    brown sugar barbecue sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    barbecue seasoning
  • 1 c
    shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make louisiana cowboy barbecue bake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Add the cubed pepperjack cheese and 1 cup crushed barbecue potato chips; mix well.
  • 4
    Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 5
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat, sliced smoked sausage, chopped jalapenos, sliced red bell peppers and diced vidalia onion. Cook for 6 minutes until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender.
  • 6
    Stir in the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and barbecue sauce. Remove from heat. Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly.
  • 7
    Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Gradually whisk in the heavy whipping cream, half and half, cream cheese and barbecue seasoning.
  • 8
    Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat. Add the cooked bow tie pasta and 1 cup crushed barbecue chips; mix well for 30 seconds until combined.
  • 9
    Spoon onto the barbecue meat mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend and remaining crushed barbecue potato chips.
  • 10
    Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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