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louisiana cowboy barbecue bake

7 Pinches
clownman70360 avatar
st bernard, LA
Updated on May 29, 2020

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.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make louisiana cowboy barbecue bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Add the cubed pepperjack cheese and 1 cup crushed barbecue potato chips; mix well.
  • Step 4
    Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Stir in the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and barbecue sauce. Remove from heat. Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 9
    Spoon onto the barbecue meat mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend and remaining crushed barbecue potato chips.
  • Step 10
    Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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