1Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacosslow 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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2Chili Cheese Dipcrock pot appetizersC.W. Newell

Game day in a bowl! It’s meaty, melty, and the chips keep finding their way back. Written for the stove, but it slides easily into a slow cooker. Put it on low to heat, then warm to serve.

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3Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribsslow 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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4Rotel Dipcrock pot appetizersC.W. Newell

Three ingredients, zero overthinking. It stays silky and scoopable while everyone grazes. It’s not a slow cooker recipe as written, but that’s the perfect place to keep it warm.

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5Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken slow cooker bbq chickenWill 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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6Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dipcrock pot appetizersC.W. Newell

All the cozy flavor of the baked version with set-it-and-forget-it ease. It turns rich and scoopable in the slow cooker, and it holds beautifully so you can graze all night.

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7Slow Cooker Beef and Broccolicrock pot appetizersRyan Liebe

Turn a takeout favorite into a fun appetizer. Pile the tender beef and saucy broccoli over rice in little cups or serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.

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8Refried Bean Dipslow cooker appetizers bean dipSummer 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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9Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredocrock pot appetizersStacy Allen

Creamy, comforting, and surprisingly party friendly. Spoon it into small bowls with garlic bread for dipping or set out over warm crostini for a heartier bite.

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10Cocktail Meatballscocktail meatballs in silver bowlBrian 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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11Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dipcrock pot buffalo chicken dipCaitlin 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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12Slow Cooker Sloppy Joescrock pot appetizersC.W. Newell

Everyone loves a throwback like this! Make the meat saucy and sweet, then build mini sliders on soft rolls. They’re nostalgic and always the first tray to go.

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13Slow Cooker Chicken Tacoscrock pot appetizersStacy Allen

Set out a taco bar and let everyone build their own. The chicken stays juicy in the slow cooker, then you can tuck it into street-size tortillas with all the toppings.

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14Split Pea Soupcrock pot appetizers slow cooker split pea soupWilliam 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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15Beer Cheese Dipbeer 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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16Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soupslow cooker chicken tortilla soupWill Dickey

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17Pepper Jack Quesopepper 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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18Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soupslow cooker broccoli cheese soup with breadDanielle 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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19Slow Cooker Pulled Porkslow cooker pulled pork on sandwich with chipsCaitlin 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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20Queso Dipqueso 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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