29+ Slow Cooker Party Finger Foods, Appetizers & Dips To Make In Your Crock Pot
Whether it’s a Fall game day party during football season, a holiday Christmas party, a Thanksgiving potluck or just a group of friends for a dinner party, these dump and go easy nibbles and cheap snacks are so simple to throw together.
Let’s look at my favorite make ahead slow cooker party food recipes so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests at any special event you’re hosting.
Updated on November 5, 2024
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Ah, slow cooker, how I love thee! Nothing makes cooking for a crowd easier than that beautiful invention called the Crockpot!
When it comes to hosting game day gatherings or Holiday parties, I put my crockpots to work FOR me (yes, I have multiple crockpots – doesn’t everyone?)
There are tons of yummy and SIMPLE crockpot appetizer recipes on this page that you have GOT to try. Best of all, they’re all budget-friendly!
Before I jump into my favorite and most recommend slow cooker party food recipes that I make – I want to share one of my traditional Christmas party recipes.
My infamous Christmas Party Chili – and it is GOOD!
Be sure to save that recipe to Pinterest because you WILL make it again and again – especially when you want something hot and hearty to feed a crowd!
Alrighty. below are my favorite make ahead slow cooker foods for parties and events –
Let’s start with one the best cheesy hot taco dips you can make – simple to throw together and everyone LOVES it!
Slow Cooker Taco Dip
This super yummy slow cooker taco dip is loaded with fantastic taco-night flavors and is perfect for any party or event.
Make it ahead of time and let this dip simmer away in your slow cooker so you can enjoy the party and your guests.
Get the recipe at TheChunkyChef.com
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Sandwiches
This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken has all the delicious flavors of crack dip, plus tender slow-cooked chicken that is “serve yourself ready” for your party guests.
It’s amazingly easy to make, too with chicken breasts, ranch mix, cream cheese, bacon crumbles and shredded cheese. Set some buns out and your guests will devour it!
Get the recipe at FamilyFreshMeals.com
Crockpot Meatball Pineapple Smokies
Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies are are an easy throw-together appetizer dish that’s perfect for any game day party or Holiday event.
They’re made with mini beef smokies hot dogs, frozen per-made meatballs, apricot preserves, bbq sauce and pineapple chunks… SO GOOD!
Get the recipe at DinnerThenDessert.com
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Dip
Most people would call this hot dip “Buffalo Chicken Dip”, but it’s so much better than the classic style Buffalo chicken dip – it’s cheesier!
I make it in my slow cooker, but this recipe can also be baked in the oven as well.
Personally, it works best for party type events when cooked and served from a Crockpot because it stays warm and cheesy-gooey for the duration of your event.
No one likes COLD cheesy dip!
Get the recipe at Mantitlement.com
Crockpot Firecracker Meatballs
These meatball appetizers are not just like the traditional ones everyone and their Aunt Sue has made for parties.
These meatballs DO have a “kick” (hence the “firecracker” in the name)
The recipe is for chicken meatballs made from scratch with ground chicken – and they’re very good made that way, but pretty time-intensive.
When I’m in a rush, I make them with any style of frozen meatballs and they turn out fantastic every time.
Get the recipe at ChefSavvy.com
Crock Pot 7-Layer Party Dip
This hot cheesy dip is a bit different than the traditional 7-layer bean dip that is usually served cold.
This is a hot dip with all the bean and cheese layers PLUS it has seasoned ground beef in it which makes it more of a taco dip than just a bean dip.
VERY good and super easy to throw together.
Get the recipe at TheMagicalSlowCooker.com
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
The irresistible Crock Pot Pizza Dip is a saucy, cheesy delight and the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether it’s a potluck or a casual get-together, this scrumptious dip will have everyone coming back for more!
See the recipe at Real Housemoms.
Crockpot Kielbasa Party Bites
If you and your crowd love “cocktail weenies” you will LOVE these Kielbasa Bites – they’re like cocktail weenies, but with a flavor upgrade with barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder also in the recipe.
Just cut up 2 pounds of Kielbasa, toss in your crock then add in the other ingredients – and it’s ready to cook!
Extra bonus for this recipe – you can also serve these over some instant rice for a quick easy dinner.
Get the recipe at MomOnTimeOut.com
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