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Save time and stress less with these simple make-ahead crockpot appetizers – perfect for parties and feeding a crowd!

Collage of crockpot appetizer recipes.

Save Time with Slow Cooker Appetizers!

If you’re anything like us, you’re scrambling around trying to get ALL the party preparations ready the day of. What if we told you we had something that could make it a *little* easier?! Crockpot appetizers stay warm throughout your event, free up time for other party preparations, and of course, all of these appetizers taste great!


Our Top 10 Appetizer Picks

5 from 41 votes

Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe

This cheesy and delicious crock pot bean dip is made with hardly any effort! SO easy, convenient, and perfect for holiday parties! Grab those chips and get dippin'.
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5 from 27 votes

Crock Pot Artichoke Dip Recipe

Crock pot artichoke dip is the same cheesy, savory dip you've always loved, but made in a slow cooker. It's a great time saver!
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4.92 from 12 votes

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Cheesy, spicy crockpot buffalo chicken dip is a flavorful party dip that can be easily made in the slow cooker!
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5 from 146 votes

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

With creamy cheese, shredded spinach, and artichokes this easy crockpot spinach artichoke dip is ultimate dip.
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5 from 132 votes

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
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5 from 215 votes

Crockpot Meatballs

Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
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5 from 24 votes

Asian Meatballs

Crockpot Asian meatballs take minutes to prep, are perfect for parties and have that savory Asian flavor we all know and love.
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5 from 10 votes

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

Our sweet & savory crockpot bbq meatballs recipe are a hit at every party and only require 5 minutes of prep.
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5 from 21 votes

Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and savory Pineapple Meatballs are a perfectly easy appetizer for parties and get-togethers or a delicious side dish for dinner.
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5 from 18 votes

Beanie Weenies

With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
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4.95 from 19 votes

Sausage Cream Cheese Dip

Simple sausage cream cheese dip is extra cheesy – with only 4 ingredients, just mix and heat for a tasty dip in minutes!
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5 from 10 votes

Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe

If you love all the flavors of green chili enchiladas, you’ll love this cheesy dip! Ingredients include cream cheese, sour cream, chicken, green chilis, enchilada sauce, and seasonings!
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5 from 380 votes

Bean Dip Recipe

Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
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5 from 12 votes

Tamale Dip Recipe

Tamale Pie Dip – this cheesy dip is going to be a new favorite at any gathering! Filled with shredded chicken, creamed corn, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, and sour cream!
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5 from 14 votes

Crack Chicken Dip

Bacon, Ranch seasoning, and cheese create a flavor trifecta in this irresistible crack chicken dip – hot and cheesy and prepped in 5 minutes!
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5 from 14 votes

Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Make the BEST chili cheese dip recipe in only 10 minutes and with a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.
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5 from 52 votes

Hamburger Dip

This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
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5 from 17 votes

Hot Corn Dip

Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is deliciously chunky and perfect for dipping. Serve it as an appetizer or side!
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5 from 7 votes

Mexican Bean Dip

Hot Mexican bean dip is a quick and easy appetizer or side dish that packs a flavorful punch and is ready in only 30 minutes!
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4.92 from 25 votes

Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe

Cheesy Velveeta Spinach Dip is a simple 5 ingredient dip that everyone will love! It's quick, easy, and SO tasty!
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2 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    5 stars
    If you don’t know here to start on this list I can recommend the Buffalo chicken dip or the artichoke dip.

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I basically love anything that goes in the crockpot. It’s my favorite appliance! These are the best recipes that you can find. All so good!