87 stuffed shell recipes

Calzoni di ricotta are Italian fried half-moon turnovers stuffed with creamy ricotta, diced ham, and provolone, sealed in a lemon-kissed dough and fried golden. A crisp shell, molten cheese center, perfect antipasto or quick lunch.

Greek stuffed tomatoes loaded with seasoned lamb, rice, fresh mint, and a splash of white wine, baked until the shells are tender and the filling is fragrant. A Mediterranean classic that brings the flavors of the Greek islands to your table.

Crab rangoon delivers crackly golden wonton shells stuffed with a cool, creamy blend of crab, cream cheese, scallions, and mayo. This crispy fried Chinese-takeout appetizer comes together fast and disappears even faster at the party table.

M&M peanut butter cookies with oats: a chewy peanut-butter base studded with semi-sweet M&M's for the candy-shell crunch. A colorful spin on the classic peanut butter cookie.

Sweet corn syrup custard studded with flaked coconut, baked in a flaky pie shell. Simple Southern dessert with vanilla and almond.

Fig chess tarts with a buttery lemon-scented shortbread shell, filled with brown sugar custard studded with chopped dried figs and walnuts. A Southern chess pie translated into bite-sized tart form.

Homemade cannoli from scratch with Marsala wine shells and sweet ricotta filling studded with chocolate chips and candied citron. Crispy, creamy, and worth every minute of effort.