Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Name: Cheeseburger Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes; 0.75 lb ground beef; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 0.333 cup dill pickles; 2 tbsp burger sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder

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If using raw beef meatballs, arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F until the centers reach 160°F, about 18–22 minutes. If using fully cooked meatballs, proceed to the next step.
22 min205°C
2
Whisk the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in the slow cooker.
2 min
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Add the cooked meatballs and stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, until the sauce is bubbling at the edges and the meatballs are hot throughout. For food safety, verify that the meatballs reach at least 160°F.
3hLOW
4
Stir once before serving and garnish with green onions. Keep the meatballs on the slow cooker’s WARM setting while serving, if needed.
2 minWARM

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4 servingsAmerican

Cheeseburger Potato Skins

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Method

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub the potatoes, pierce each several times with a fork, and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake until fork-tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
50 min220°C
2
Let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes, then halve them lengthwise. Scoop out the centers, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Reserve the potato flesh for another use.
5 min
3
Brush the potato shells with olive oil and season with half the salt. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn them cut-side up and bake 5 minutes more, until crisp.
15 min220°C
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While the shells crisp, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Break it into small crumbles and cook until browned and the center reaches 160°F.
8 min70°C
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Fill the crisp shells with the cooked beef, cheddar, and pickles. Return them to the oven and bake 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
7 min220°C
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Drizzle the warm potato skins with burger sauce and serve immediately.