41 Unique Crockpot Appetizers and Dips for Parties
Super easy crockpot appetizers and dips! These delicious slow cooker snacks are perfect to make ahead for your next potluck, holiday party, or game day.
Want to bring an appetizer, but have no idea where to start?
I’ll let you in on a little secret – use your crockpot!
Yep, it’s your handy-dandy slow cooker isn’t just for dinner.
You can actually make delicious appetizers and dips in it!
And in most cases, you just need to dump the ingredients in, and turn it on.
Crockpot appetizers are just about the easiest (and most crowd-pleasing) thing you can bring!
I put together a list of the best slow cooker appetizer and dip recipes, so you have tons of ideas to choose from.
Let’s check ‘em out!
Easy Crockpot Appetizers
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
Simple and filled with delicious flavor, Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is sure to be as a party dip hit.
With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, you simply can’t go wrong!
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs are going to make for the perfect appetizer at most any party you are having or attending. 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.
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.
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.
BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders
Slow cooker BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders are the ultimate delicious bite!
Perfect for parties, the big game, or just dinner, the combination of sweet BBQ sauce mixed with pineapple on a sweet Hawaiian roll makes these sliders the perfect snack.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip is a mouthwatering crowd pleasing dip made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings.
This tasty warm dip is perfectly creamy with a bit of a spicy jalapeno bite.
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.
Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix
The honey coating in this Honey Glazed Chex Mix hardens into a shiny, sweet glaze that works deliciously with all of the different mix-ins, to make a salty-sweet, crunchy party mix that you won’t be able to stop eating.
You can even keep it warm in your crockpot to make it extra amazing.
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.
It’s one of those perfect crowd-pleasing appetizers that’s addictingly delicious (hence the name) and yet so easy to whip up in the crock pot.
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.
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, Banana Pepper and Bacon Hot Dip is perfect!
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 with your guests.
Simply toss everything in the slow cooker and you’ll have an easy and delicious appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is easy, cheesy, and a guaranteed crowd favorite
It’s almost completely foolproof, plus it stays warm in the slow cooker for the perfect dipping!
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.
Cranberry Lil Smokies
Crockpot Cranberry Lil Smokies are a seasonal twist on a classic party food that everyone loves!
These little sausages are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce that makes them absolutely irresistible.
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.
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?
Chili Cheese Dip
Homemade Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip is the best, cheesy, and addictive treat you’ll want for game day, holidays, or any party gathering.
It’s easy to whip up, packed with flavorful goodness, and is best served warm with tortilla chips or corn chips, making every bite an absolute delight.
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.
They’re extra perfect for a luau-themed party!
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 sure adored by anyone who’s had them. 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!
Chicken Apple Sausage Bites with Maple Glaze
With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time, these Chicken Apple Sausage Appetizers make the best party snack!
Start with chicken apple sausages, then cover in a ridiculously delicious maple mustard glaze, and simply warm in the slow cooker.
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 guaranteed to be a hit.
This 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.
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. You seriously need it
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.
Herbed Almonds
Crock Pot Herbed Almonds or Party Nuts work any kind of party.
From Tapas night to a small happy hour to a baby shower to Thanksgiving dinner, you can make these for every type of gathering!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Ready to try some fun crockpot appetizers and dips?
I hope this list of easy slow cooker appetizers and dip recipes has given you tons of inspiration for tasty snacks to make for your next potluck or party.
Let your crockpot do all the work, so you can enjoy the gathering!
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