These 15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Game Day are made with seven or less ingredients.
From saucy meatballs and cocktail sausages to pulled chicken, hearty main dishes, and something sweet for dessert, there is something here for just about every game day craving.
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Why you will like these recipes.
Football season is the perfect excuse to gather with friends and family and enjoy plenty of good food while watching the game. These easy slow cooker recipes for game day make feeding everyone simple, whether you are hosting a football party, planning a casual get-together, or enjoying the game at home.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- Seven ingredients or less. Each recipe keeps the ingredient list short, which means less shopping and less prep work.
- Mostly hands-off. The slow cooker does most of the cooking, leaving you more time to enjoy your guests and the game.
- Perfect for game day. From bite-sized appetizers to hearty sandwiches and main dishes, these recipes are easy to serve while everyone watches the game.
- Great for feeding a crowd. Many of these recipes can be served right from the slow cooker and kept warm for guests to enjoy throughout the game.
- Plenty of variety. This collection includes sweet and savory appetizers, chicken, beef, pork, and easy desserts, so there is something for everyone.
Slow-Cooker Tailgate Recipes for Game Day!
1
Crockpot Coca Cola Meatballs
Servings: 60
These three-ingredient Coca Cola Meatballs are sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Serve them with toothpicks and keep them warm in the slow cooker for an easy game day appetizer everyone can grab between plays
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2
Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages
Servings: 12
Made with just three ingredients, these Little Smokies are slow cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce until warm and flavorful. They are a classic football party appetizer that can be served straight from the slow cooker with toothpicks or cocktail forks.
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3
Slow Cooker BBQ Kielbasa Bites
Servings: 12
Smoky kielbasa is slow cooked with barbecue sauce, chili sauce, and grape jelly to make these easy four-ingredient bites. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors makes them a tasty addition to any game day spread. It's a foolproof 4 ingredients recipe for sweet and savory smoked Polish sausage made in a crockpot.
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4
Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages
Servings: 12
These Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages are a delicious 3 ingredient sweet and savory appetizer that is sure to please. Made with cranberry sauce and chili sauce, these juicy bite-sized sausages have the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. They are especially nice for football gatherings later in the season when fall flavors are on the menu.
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5
Crockpot Apple Butter Bourbon Meatballs
Servings: 30
These five-ingredient meatballs are slow cooked with apple butter, barbecue sauce, and bourbon for a sweet and savory appetizer with plenty of flavor. They are an especially good choice for a fall football party or tailgate.
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6
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Crockpot)
Servings: 8
This four-ingredient Salsa Chicken is an easy way to feed a hungry game day crowd. Shred the tender chicken and serve it with tortillas, chips, or your favorite toppings for an easy build-your-own football meal.
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7
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Chicken, a simple five ingredient recipe
Servings: 8
This Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Chicken takes less than 10 minutes to put together and slow cooked to perfection.Root beer and barbecue sauce give this five-ingredient pulled chicken its delicious sweet and savory flavor. Serve the tender shredded chicken on slider buns, over nachos, or tucked into wraps for an easy game day meal.
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8
Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe
Servings: 6
This Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe is about as easy as it gets. Made with chicken breast that is slow cooked in barbecue sauce, and then slow cooked to perfection, this sweet and tangy chicken is perfect for dinner or for sharing with others.Tender chicken slow cooked in barbecue sauce is an easy crowd-pleasing choice for football season. Shred the chicken and serve it on buns, sliders, or nachos with your favorite toppings.
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9
Slow Cooker Italian Beef (CrockPot)
Servings: 12
Slow Cooker Italian Beef (Crock Pot), a simple and mouthwatering meal recipe featuring sliced beef cooked and served in juice. Tender slow-cooked Italian beef makes a hearty game day meal that is especially good served sandwich-style. Set out crusty rolls and your favorite toppings so guests can easily build their own sandwiches.
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10
Easy Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast
Servings: 6
This Easy Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast takes about 10 minutes to prepare. Made with just five ingredients and slow cooked to a juicy perfection. This Mississippi Pork Roast is savory, buttery, tangy, and incredibly easy to prepare. Shred the tender pork and serve it on slider rolls for a hearty football meal with very little hands-on work.
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11
CrockPot Mississippi Steak Bites
Servings: 6
This recipe for CrockPot Mississippi Steak Bites takes just six ingredients and 15 minutes to put together. Made with pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning, these steak bites are slow cooked to a savory, slightly tangy, and buttery tender perfection.Serve them with toothpicks as a hearty game day bite or turn them into a meal with potatoes or rice.
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12
Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) Pizza
Servings: 4
Slow Cooker Crock Pot Pizza, a simple 4 ingredient meal recipe for a mouthwatering homemade pizza with toppings. Pizza and football are a natural match, and this easy slow cooker version is made with just four ingredients. The pizza features a thick and fluffy crust topped with pizza sauce and plenty of warm, melted cheese.
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13
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8
This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe (slow cooker), is a simple recipe made with just five ingredients. Made with eggs, potatoes, and sausage, this hearty and savory meal is sure to please about everyone. For early games and morning tailgates, this five-ingredient breakfast casserole is a great way to start game day.
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14
Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Dump Cake
Servings: 10
Don't forget something sweet for game day! This three-ingredient dump cake combines fruit pie filling, cake mix, and butter for a warm and easy dessert that requires very little prep work.
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15
Easy Crockpot Candy Recipe
Servings: 48
Made with just five ingredients, this easy Crockpot Candy is crunchy, sweet, salty, and chocolatey. Make the bite-sized treats ahead of time and set them out on your football snack table for an easy grab-and-go dessert.
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Tips for making the best
- Choose recipes that can stay warm. Meatballs, cocktail sausages, pulled meats, and dips are especially convenient because they can usually be kept warm in the slow cooker while everyone watches the game.
- Prep what you can ahead of time. I like to measure ingredients, chop vegetables, prepare toppings, and assemble other components ahead of time so there is less for me to do before kickoff. Some things can be prepped a day or two in advance!
- Plan around the cooking time. Work backward from when you want to serve the food so longer-cooking recipes are ready before your guests arrive. This is something that has really helped me when I am planning a gathering.
- Use the warm setting for serving. Once the food is fully cooked, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting when appropriate rather than continuing to cook it on low. Keep an eye on the food as some items may need stirring etc.
- Set up a self-serve station. Make your life easier doing this. Place plates, bowls, napkins, utensils, and toppings near the slow cooker so guests can easily help themselves. I also like to have a damp cloth nearby for spills.
- Put out toothpicks for bite-sized foods. Meatballs, kielbasa bites, and cocktail sausages are much easier to serve as finger foods when toothpicks are nearby.
- Keep toppings on the side. Cheese, chopped herbs, jalapeños, sauces, and other toppings are best served separately so everyone can customize their food.
- Think about your whole game day menu. Balance hearty slow cooker recipes with easy sides such as chips, vegetables, salads, dips, or fresh fruit so you don't need several slow cookers going at once.
- Plan for electrical access. Make sure you have enough conveniently located electrical outlets for your slow cooker or other warming appliances. If an extension cord is needed, use one that is properly rated for the appliance and arrange it where guests will not trip over it.
- Don't forget to enjoy the game! By preparing in advance, you can have time also enjoy the game.
Slow cooker recipes are a great way to keep game day food easy and stress-free.
With just seven ingredients or less, these recipes keep prep and cleanup to a minimum while still giving you plenty of delicious options to share with family and friends.
Whether you are serving saucy meatballs and cocktail sausages, making pulled meat for sliders, or finishing the day with an easy slow cooker dessert, there is something here for every kind of football gathering. Pick a few favorites, set up a simple self-serve spread, and let the slow cooker handle the cooking while you enjoy the game.
