All eyes on the game (snacks).
This year, we think winning the Super Bowl just means having a full Super Bowl party spread that'll keep everyone in snacking shape. If you're planning a party, you'll be sure to score all the points with your friends by making plenty of party snacks, game day appetizers, and party dips to keep you and your crew fired up throughout the game. (After all, the food is the best part of any game day...right?) What you don't want is to be toiling away in the kitchen, missing any of the action. To stop you from missing any of the game play, the halftime show, or the best commercials of the year, let your slow cooker do the work for you with these 26 super=easy Big Game recipes.
We love the ease and convenience of Crockpots for weeknight dinners, but we especially love to pull out our slow cooker when we're serving a hungry crowd. For most of these recipes, simply set it and forget it to come back to party-ready appetizers to feed your crew in the most delicious way.
We love to use these handy gadgets to keep our favorite creamy, cheesy dips and chilis warm, of course, but did you know you can also make chicken wings and mac and cheese in there? They’re fantastic for infusing meatballs with incredible flavor (like grape jelly, trust us), and we never want to make pulled pork or chicken any other way. Forgot dessert? No problem, you can make brownies or cake in your slow cooker too! Not hosting? BYO-Crockpot, and your dish will be the hit of the potluck.
Honestly, making food in your slow cooker is like having an extra set of hands in the kitchen; it keeps cooking away while you spend time enjoying your guests and the game. And truly, isn’t that the best part of the Super Bowl (second only to the wings, ofc)?
1
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Our slow-cooker white chicken chili couldn't be easier, and we love the texture it takes on once the beans are partially mashed. It might feel weird to use a potato masher in your slow cooker, but trust us, it's worth it!
Get the Crockpot White Chicken Chili recipe.
2
Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Grape jelly meatballs might not sound like an ideal combo, but trust us, it is! The sweet jelly mixed with smoky BBQ sauce is a match made in heaven. We added some sriracha to give it a bit of a kick that we found so enticing.
Get the Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe.
3
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Is it even really a Super Bowl party without Buffalo chicken dip? We think not. If you're looking for the most hands-off version of this classic recipe, turn to your trusty slow cooker.
Get the Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.
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4
Shredded Beef
The flavor profile for our shredded beef recipe mimics our carne asada with the use of garlic, scallions, orange juice, and chipotle chiles in adobo, which makes it the perfect addition to a taco night during the Super Bowl, for topping your favorite leafy green salad, or a buttery, toasted brioche bun.
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5
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings
Any true sports fan knows that game day isn't complete without Buffalo ranch something. These are doused in ranch seasoning and sprinkled with fresh chives for extra flavor.
Get the Slow-Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings recipe.
6
Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow-cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Just be sure to top your bowl with plenty of Fritos!
Get the Slow-Cooker Beef Chili recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
The secret to really good pulled pork is cooking it low and slow, and lucky for you, a slow cooker makes the drawn-out process a breeze. This on a potato roll plus pickles and coleslaw (and potato chips, if you're feeling crazy) = absolute perfection.
Get the Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork recipe.
8
Slow-Cooker Chex Mix
Chex Mix is the perfect snack: crunchy, savory, and really salty. Bummer that the bagged stuff never lives up to homemade. When you're making it for a crowd (which is really the only way to make it), the traditional microwave-stir method can get a little tricky. Enter the slow cooker.
Get the Slow-Cooker Chex Mix recipe.
9
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
If spinach-artichoke dip is one of those things you get really excited about at a party, but you feel like it takes too much effort, this slow-cooker version is for you. Don’t bother turning on the oven (especially when you have other appetizers to bake—cranberry brie bites, perhaps?).
Get the Crockpot Spinach-Artichoke Dip recipe.
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10
Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks
These chicken drumsticks are the perfect game-day treat. They're super-tender and crazy flavorful with a gingery, garlicky glaze. Broiling is an optional step, but it really takes them to a whole other level. Fall-apart meat and crispy skin? Sign us up!
Get the Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks recipe.
11
Slow-Cooker Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is far better than queso, and being able to make it in your slow cooker makes it even better. The dip makes for a perfect snack or any dinner party appetizer. It's simple, quick, and is always loved.
Get the Slow-Cooker Beer Cheese Dip recipe.
12
Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken
Pulled chicken is made so easy in the slow cooker, and this version includes brown sugar, a little Italian dressing, and bourbon for a bit of smokiness. Dress these up with homemade coleslaw for the greatest dinner with zero effort.
Get the Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken recipe.
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13
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
These saucy chicken tacos (courtesy of our friend Kevin Curry) will make you wish every day was Taco Tuesday. We love them doused in the tangy avocado cream.
Get the Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos recipe.
14
Slow-Cooker Pizza
Pizza night just got even easier. While you can absolutely use a store-bought dough for this recipe, feel free to try our homemade pizza dough too.
Get the Slow-Cooker Pizza recipe.
15
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
Homemade macaroni and cheese is a process. But this slow-cooker mac & cheese makes cooking up the staple a breeze. Everything—including the pasta!—cooks in a slow-cooker. And in the end, you have just ONE DISH to clean.
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16
Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Wings
Slathered in melted butter, chopped garlic, parsley, and a whole lot of shredded Parm, this classier take on wings makes them less football food, more dinner party appetizer.
Get the Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Wings recipe.
17
Slow-Cooker Queso
Don't skimp on the cilantro; it lightens up the dip just a bit and adds a refreshing, herbal note. Hungry for more queso recipes? We LOVE this Instant Pot queso.
Get the Slow-Cooker Queso recipe.
18
Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Slow cookers can not only make your lives easier, but they can also make fajitas easier. You won't get a smoking hot sizzle tray, but you will get perfectly tender fajitas that are full of flavor. Make sure to top with sour cream, cheese, and pickled red onions.
Get the Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe.
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Slow-Cooker BBQ-Bourbon Chicken Wings
When you want to take a break from Buffalo, reach for BBQ sauce—and bourbon for good measure.
Get the Slow-Cooker BBQ-Bourbon Chicken Wings recipe.
20
Slow-Cooker Crab Dip
Serve your guests what they always want with this crab dip. It strikes that perfect balance of classy but still OMG YUM, and couldn't be easier to make thanks to your slow cooker.
Get the Slow-Cooker Crab Dip recipe.
