Whether you're prepping for a high-energy game day, a cozy holiday potluck, or a casual backyard get-together, the slow cooker is your ultimate secret weapon when it comes to easy slow cooker recipes for partied and gatherings.
These handpicked recipes turn easy "set-it-and-forget-it" cooking into crowd-pleasing masterpieces, delivering everything from tender, melt-in-your-mouth sliders to savory dips that stay perfectly warm all night long.
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🥘 Why cook with a slow cooker?
Slow cooking is a no-brainer for many of us when it comes to serving up great comfort foods to share with others. We basically dump the ingredients into a slow cooker cooker and set it to cook for us.
Here is what else you will like about slow cooking
- Most recipes can be prepared in advanced and then set to slow cook when we are ready.
- Slow cookers usually come with a crock that can be easily removed and a lid for covering, making it easy for refrigerating leftovers in.
- You can use your slow cooker about anywhere that you can plug in it.
- Slow cookers allow for flavors to meld together and meats to tenderize resulting in the ultimate comfort food creations!
😋 Slow Cooker recipes for parties .
1
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
This Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe is a mouthwatering crowd pleaser that is easy to make. Made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings, this tasty dip warm dip is perfectly creamy with that spicy jalapeno bite.
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2
Crockpot Coca Cola Meatballs
These Crockpot Coca Cola Meatballs have just three ingredients. Made with actual cola (or soda), these meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory goodness.
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3
Crockpot Apple Butter Bourbon Meatballs
These Crockpot Apple Butter Bourbon Meatballs are made with just five ingredients with five minutes of prep work. Made with apple butter and barbecue sauce, these delicious meatballs are tender and juicy with a sweet and tangy flavor.
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4
Slow Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip
This Slow Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip is perfect for dipping your tortilla chips into or for scooping on top of homemade fries. Made with ground chorizo and three different kinds of cheese, this tasty yellow dip is both savory and creamy.
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5
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Crockpot)
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.
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6
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe is both easy and tasty. Made with ground beef, beans, and corn, this soup is slow cooked to savory and spicy perfection.
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7
Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages
These Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages are the perfect appetizer idea for sharing with others. Made with just three ingredients, these juicy bite-sized sausages have a nice balance of smokey and sweet in every bite.
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8
Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Dump Cake
Slow Cooker three Ingredient Dump Cake, a simple and delicious three ingredient dessert recipe that can be made in a crock pot.
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9
Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe,
This Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe is basically a cheesy potato casserole that is made in a slow cooker. Made with hash brown potatoes and topped with crunchy corn flake cereal, these potatoes are a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for sharing with others.
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10
Slow Cooker Italian Beef (Crock Pot)
Slow Cooker Italian Beef (Crock Pot), a simple and mouthwatering meal idea Recipe featuring sliced beef cooked and served in juice.
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11
Slow Cooker Chinese Style Spare Ribs
These Slow Cooker Chinese Style Spare Ribs are easy to make and and are incredibly mouthwatering tasty to eat. Made with Chinese five spice powder, honey, and soy sauce, these fall off the bone ribs are savory, sweet, and juicy with a hint of tang.
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12
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Chicken,
This Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Chicken takes less than 10 minutes to put together and slow cooked to perfection.
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13
Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe
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
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14
Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are easy to make and tasty to eat, making them a nice choice for gatherings or for an easy supper. Made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ketchup, these meatballs are perfectly slow cooked to perfection in a tangy and sweet sauce.
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15
Crock Pot Beef Tips Recipe
This Crock Pot Beef Tips Recipe takes about 10 minutes to put together. Made with stew meat slow cooked to perfection in beef broth and onion soup, this hearty and savory dish is perfect as a weeknight dinner or for sharing with others at a gathering.
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16
Easy Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast
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 simple pork roast is a perfect combination of buttery, savory and tangy flavors.
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17
Easy Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe
This Easy Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe is especially perfect for game day gatherings and parties. Made with corned beef and cream cheese, this warm dip is savory and creamy, making it perfect as an appetizer for your next gathering or event.
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18
Crockpot Barbecued Ribs with Pineapple
These Crockpot Barbecued Ribs With Pineapple are the perfectly slow cooked until tender and perfect. Made with crushed pineapple, these fall-of-the-bone ribs offer a nice blend of sweet, smokey, and tangy flavors in every bite.
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19
Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken
This easy Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken takes about 15 minutes to prep. Made with skinless chicken thighs that are slow cooked in fresh lemon juice and seasonings, this mouthwatering meal is sure to please.
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20
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Made with cheddar cheese and elbow macaroni noodles, this mouthwatering meal is creamy and rich, making it perfect for serving for dinner or sharing with others at a gathering.
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21
Slow Cooker Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Velveeta Mac and Cheese, discover this easy, dump-and-go recipe that delivers perfection with zero effort. Perfect for potlucks !
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22
Crockpot Chex Mix Recipe,
This Crockpot Chex Mix is a classic snack idea that is loved by most everyone. Made with cereal, pretzels, and nuts, this savory and crunch snack is perfect for sharing with others or for enjoying on your own .
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23
Crockpot Bourbon Chicken (Slow Cooker) Recipe,
This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken (Slow Cooker) is delicious, tender and full of flavor. Made with actual bourbon, and then slow cooked to perfection, this shredded chicken breast is both sweet and savory
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24
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken (or slow cooker) is an easy recipe that touches about all of the based of a great tasting meal. This delicious recipe features juicy chicken breasts slow cooked in a creamy and flavorful sauce.
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25
3 Ingredient Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages
These Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages are a delicious three 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.
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26
Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe
We call this The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe because it is so mouthwatering good! Made with milk chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa, this delicious warm and chocolaty beverage is slow cooked to rich and creamy perfection!
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27
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. Made with two kinds of beans and fire roasted tomatoes, this tasty chili is bursting with flavor making it perfect for a cold day or for sharing with others.
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👉 7 Expert Tips for Slow Cooking
- Use the right sized slow cooker! Most slow cooker recipes are made for large slow cookers . That's 6-10 quart sized.
- Most recipes that involve meat need that meat to be pre-cooked. It would take a long long long time for a slow cooker to cook the meat that can be precooked on the stove in a few minutes.
- Opt for higher fat cuts. The fat in these foods are what will slow cook your meal to a moist and tender goodness! Choose beef chuck, pork shoulder, or chicken thighs.
- Layering Matters. While it is easiest to dump your ingredients into the slow cooker all at once and set it to cook, some recipes need to have the ingredients added in a certain order. This is because heat is transferred from the bottom and sides of the pot which means that ingredients that take longer to cook closer to the bottom.
- Two Thirds. For optimal slow cooking, your slow cooker should be filled ⅔rds of the way full. This allows for accurate heating and cooking whatever you are slow cooking.
- Sauce. When your slow cooker reaches about 80% of the recommended slow cooking time for a recipe, check on it. This is a great time to stir some recipes or to check on the sauce. For sauce that is too thin, you can remove the lid in the half hour of slow cooking or make a slurry by whisking together a equal parts cornstarch and cold water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes on the "High" setting.
- Best Recipes for Slow Cooking. The best recipes to make in a slow cooker are recipes made with food that have a higher fat content or tough cuts (corned beef, ribs..), hearty food such as chili or soup, beans and legumes, and shredded foods such as chicken. Recipes that do not work so well in a slow cooker include lean meats, delicate food such as certain vegetables, and seafood.
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👍What is the difference between a slow cooker and a Crockpot?
Crockpot, Crock-Pot, or Crock Pot, is a brand name for a slow cooker. Technically, they are the same thing as a Crockpot is a kind of slow cooker.
Crockpots are known for the heating elements, quality materials especially with the pot itself, and settings. Because of this, slow cooking can take different times depending on the slow cooker you are using, which is why a recipe may call for 'slow cooking for 6-8 hours' for example.
Make hosting easy with these crowd-pleasing Easy Slow Cooker Recipes. Simple appetizers, hearty mains, and party dips for entertaining.
