45 Easy Crockpot Christmas Appetizers for a Holiday Party or Potluck
Cozy crockpot Christmas appetizers! These super easy holiday snacks make fun Christmas potluck dishes and holiday party food for a crowd.

Attending Christmas potlucks or hosting holiday parties doesn’t have to mean spending all day in the kitchen.
Let your slow cooker handle the appetizers this year!
I put together a list of super easy and delicious Christmas crockpot appetizer recipes that are perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
From cheesy dips and savory meatballs to sweet and spicy bites, these slow cooker favorites will keep everyone happily snacking while you actually enjoy the festivities.
Best of all, these set-it-and-forget-it recipes basically cook themselves – and stay warm for the entire gathering.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🎄 Want more delicious holiday food ideas? You’ll love these unique holiday dinner ideas, festive Christmas salads, easy crockpot Christmas breakfasts, quick no-bake Christmas treats, and irresistible holiday cheesecakes!)
Christmas Crockpot Appetizers
Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs
Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the easiest holiday appetizer ever! Simply dump everything into the crock pot and peace out while it cooks, then watch your guests gobble them up.
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is sure to be as a party dip hit. You won't believe how delicious it is!
Candied Kielbasa
Four-ingredient Slow Cooker Candied Kielbasa sausage is the perfect easy appetizer for a crowd. It’s sweet, budget-friendly, and just plain delicious.
Sausage Cheese Dip
Velveeta Sausage Cheese Dip could not be easier to make! With just four ingredients, this delicious dip takes just a few hours to simmer in a slow cooker.
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are made with just four ingredients and are simply delicious, slow cooked in a brown sugar and pineapple sauce.
4-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Dip
This 4-ingredient Cheesy Taco Dip is a huge hit at every party! Make it in minutes and watch everyone enjoy it all evening long.
BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders
Slow cooker BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders are the ultimate delicious bite! The combination of sweet BBQ sauce mixed with pineapple on a sweet Hawaiian roll makes these sliders the perfect holiday party snack.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip has all the flavors of poppers in a crowd pleasing dip made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings. It's perfectly creamy with a bit of a spicy bite.
Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix
Honey Glazed Chex Mix hardens have a delicious sweet glaze that pairs with all of the different mix-ins, to make a salty-sweet, crunchy party mix that also makes a great gift.
Crack Corn Dip
Hot Crock Pot Corn Dip is a creamy delicious dip with cream cheese, sweet corn, and just the right kick of spices that’s super easy to make. So easy to whip up in the crock pot!
Nacho Dip
Slow Cooker Nacho Dip is luxuriously creamy and cheesy, loaded with perfectly browned ground beef, diced chiles, and hot salsa. Once you try this homemade, few ingredient dip you will never go back to store-bought.
Honey Sriracha Meatballs
Honey Sriracha Meatballs are hot, sweet, tangy, and wildly addictive, perfect for the Sriracha lover in you.
Banana Pepper and Bacon Hot Dip
Tangy tasty banana peppers and crispy salty bacon in a warm and creamy cheese dip. If you need a last minute, throw it together, delicious chip dip, this is it!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is just as creamy, cheesy, and delicious as the baked version, but even easier.
Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, you can enjoy this easily transportable appetizer at your next potluck or party.
Easy Marinated Olives
Made with fresh garlic, herbs, lemon peel, and a variety of olives, Slow Cooker Marinated Olives are sure to be a hit. Simply toss everything in the slow cooker for an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday entertaining.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is easy, cheesy, and almost completely foolproof, plus it stays warm in the slow cooker for the perfect dipping!
Cranberry Lil Smokies
Crockpot Cranberry Lil Smokies are a seasonal twist on a classic party food that everyone loves! The little sausages are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce that makes them absolutely irresistible.
Lasagna Dip
Hot and creamy crockpot Lasagna Dip packs all of the flavor of a classic Italian lasagna with a fraction of the work. It’s hearty, savory, and feeds a crowd.
BBQ Meatballs
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs only have 3 ingredients and are wonderful for a quick and easy appetizer. Is it really even a party without meatballs?
Spinach Queso
If you love classic queso dip then you’ll love this version with spinach. Crockpot Spinach Queso tastes like your favorite white queso from the local restaurant.
Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix
Slow cooker Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix is the ultimate feel-good food! Pretzels and other goodies are coated in the delicious combination of ranch and parmesan cheese.
Chicken Apple Sausage Bites with Maple Glaze
With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time, Chicken Apple Sausage Appetizers have a ridiculously delicious maple mustard glaze.
Chili Cheese Dip
Homemade Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip is easy to whip up, packed with flavorful goodness, and best served warm with tortilla chips or corn chips, making every bite irresistible.
Hawaiian Meatballs
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, smothered in a sweet, tangy sauce with pineapple and fresh ginger are cooked low and slow, making them tender and juicy.
Cowboy Ranch Corn Chips
Sometimes you make a recipe that’s so simple and easy yet it’s one of the most adored recipes at the party. Cowboy Ranch Corn Chips are super unique and no need to mention how easy it was!
Crockpot Crack Dip
This warm crock pot Crack Dip is an addicting combo of bacon, cheddar and ranch. If you love queso dip, this appetizer is for you!
Herbed Almonds
Crock Pot Herbed Almonds are a unique recipe that also makes a fun hostess or holiday gift because they look kinda fancy.
Soft Pretzel Cheese Dip
Slow cooker pretzel cheese dip is like cheesy heaven. It is creamy, tangy and easy to make, and seriously the perfect addition to any gathering.
Chicken Enchilada Dip
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip is an entirely irresistible, make-ahead party snack that is one of those ridiculously easy recipes that results in something so delicious it will surprise you.
Seven Layer Dip
If you’ve never had Seven Layer Dip in the crockpot, it’s a must try! Totally customizable for your favorite ingredients, it’s delicious with or without meat.
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs are sweet with a little bit of spicy kick. You just need store bought meatballs loaded with chili sauce, grape jelly, and a few spices. They come together very quickly!
Cheeseburger Dip
Cheeseburger Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. It’s fully loaded with bacon and warm gooey cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings. It’s so good with either potato chips or tortilla chips.
3 Ingredient Swedish Meatballs
3 Ingredient Swedish Meatballs are the easiest and tastiest party appetizer. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do its job.
Bean Dip with Cheese
Slow cooker bean dip is the perfect game day party dip. Simple ingredients like cheese, green onions, and cream cheese are the base for this easy Cheesy Bean Dip.
Honey Mustard Kielbasa Bites
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Kielbasa Bites can be easily doubled or tripled depending on the size of your party.
With a sauce made of honey, mustard, fresh minced garlic, and pepper, they’re such a tasty combination of sweet and savory.
Reuben Dip
All your favorite flavors of a reuben sandwich, in a fun party dip! Rye bread or crackers for dipping really take it over the top.
Artichoke Crab Dip
Crock Pot Artichoke Crab Dip combines artichoke hearts, crab, cream cheese, and parmesan for a deliciously creamy dip everyone will love.
Everyone thinks of crab dishes as quite upscale, and only you will know how easy this was!
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Glazed Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and oh-so-easy. Dress them up for a Hawaiian Luau style appetizer, or keep them simple with toothpicks.
Cheesy Cuban Dip
All the yummy insides of a Cuban sandwich combined with cream cheese in the slow cooker makes an amazing dip!
It’s perfect alongside some French bread or hearty crackers.
Bourbon BBQ Little Smokies
Bourbon BBQ CrockPot Smokies are quick and easy to make for a flavorful last minute appetizer.
They’re swimming in a sweet and savory Bourbon BBQ sauce that’s simple to whip up in minutes.
White Chili Chicken Dip
Crockpot White Chili Chicken Dip is the creamiest chicken dip recipe that’s almost no work!
This hearty appetizer is packed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, white beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and mozzarella cheese.
Pecan Praline Dip
Easy to make and oh so good Slow Cooker Pecan Praline Dip also doubles as a dessert, full of holiday pie flavor, but in a delicious dip!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip is creamy, cheesy, and full of bacon. Chicken sausage makes it super easy, or you can use rotisserie chicken to get it prepped quick.
Velveeta Queso With Ground Beef
Browned ground beef in this Velveeta queso dip really stretches it to feed a hungry crowd! Always a crowd pleaser, this meaty queso dip uses just 4 ingredients.
Chicken Chili Dip
Dinner flavors served up as an easy appetizer! This Chicken Chili Dip is a scaled down version of the main course, cooked in the crockpot with only 5 ingredients!
Ready to try some slow cooker holiday appetizers?
I hope this list of fun and tasty Christmas party snacks has given you tons of inspiration for easy appetizers to make for your next holiday party.
From yummy dips to tasty bites, you can’t go wrong with any of these amazing recipes!
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