35 Easy Crock-Pot Appetizers to Make in Your Slow Cooker

1Slow Cooker Pulled Pork TacosWill Dickey

Here’s a fun idea for an appetizer spread: put out a build-your-own taco bar using slow cooker pulled pork, sweet pineapple, pickled onions, and any of your other favorite toppings. Everyone will love customizing their own!

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2Slow Cooker Teriyaki RibsRyan Dausch

These ribs are sticky, messy, and so much fun to eat! The homemade teriyaki sauce has a bit of honey and ginger to make it full of flavor.

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3Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Will Dickey

This shredded BBQ chicken is one of the most versatile recipes you can make! Pile it onto slider buns or turn it into BBQ chicken nachos.

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4Refried Bean Dip slow cooker appetizers bean dip Summer Collier

Skipping the canned foods aisle has never been easier, thanks to the slow cooker, which practically makes this delicious refried bean dip for you! Garnish with sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, green onions, or sour cream, and serve with tortilla chips or Fritos for a crowd-pleasing app.

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5Cocktail Meatballs cocktail meatballs in silver bowl Brian Woodcock

This is an old-school appetizer with an upgraded twist! Instead of your typical grape jelly, it’s made with chili sauce, apricot preserves, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Plus, it’s cooked in a slow cooker!

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6Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip crock pot buffalo chicken dip Caitlin Bensel

This buffalo chicken recipe is less messy than wings, but just as flavorful! It’s loaded with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese.

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7Split Pea Soup crock pot appetizers slow cooker split pea soup William Dickey

This delicious soup is chock full of veggies and so easy to make. Just chop, dump, cover, and you’re on your way to a warm, comforting bowl of split pea goodness that all your guests will devour.

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8Beer Cheese DipWill Dickey

Keeping the heat low is the secret to making this beer cheese dip extra-smooth. You can even serve it up in a slow cooker so it stays warm throughout the night.

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9Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupWill Dickey10Pepper Jack QuesoDavid Malosh

The method for making this spicy queso in the slow cooker is great for when you want to keep it warm and gooey. Just add the corn kernels, black beans, and jalapeño before you’re ready to serve.

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11Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese SoupDanielle Daly

This comforting soup recipe is both cheesy and filled with veggies, so it’s basically the perfect way to kick off your meal. Even your kids will love it!

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12Slow Cooker Pulled Pork slow cooker pulled pork on sandwich with chips Caitlin Bensel

You can use this pulled pork recipe in so many ways! Pile it onto mini slider buns, use it as a topping for nachos, or even place small spoonfuls on toasted crostini. The options are endless!

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13Queso DipWill Dickey

Choose the slow cooker method for making this cheesy dip and you’ll have the easiest appetizer ever! Plus, it’ll stay nice and gooey on the warm setting.

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14Slow Cooker Potato Soup slow cooker potato soup with cheese and bacon Will Dickey

This soup has that simmered-all-day flavor without having to be stuck in the kitchen. Not to mention, it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to two months!

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15Slow Cooker Chicken Queso DipSugar and Soul16Honey Buffalo Crockpot MeatballsThe Chunky Chef

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17Crock Pot Pizza DipLittle Sunny Kitchen18Little Smokies crock pot appetizers little smokies Foodie Crush

Sweet, salty, and cute, these mini barbecued sausages are the perfect game-day appetizer. They’re so simple to make, as you just need to throw a few ingredients in your Crock-Pot: cocktail weiners, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and beer.

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19Sriracha Chili Chicken Wings crock pot appetizers sriracha wings Just One Cookbook

Hot wings are the ultimate game-day (or any day) appetizer. These sweet-spicy, buttery chicken wings take the classic snack to the next level. Plus, they require only five simple ingredients: Sriracha, Thai sweet chili sauce, butter, honey, and, of course, chicken wings.

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20Hot Pepper Jelly MeatballsSugar and Soul