27 Slow-Cooker Dips That Will Be The Star Of Any Party

Fact: A party or movie night in is only as good as the Buffalo dip you serve. The best part? Your slow cooker will keep it warm and ready for dipping! Go all out and make a batch of homemade soft pretzels to serve with it.

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We LOVE this dip with Ritz crackers, but slices of French bread or pita chips would also be delicious. If you’d like to go a healthier route, sliced cucumber or celery sticks are the way to go.

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If spinach-artichoke dip is one of those things you get really excited about at a party but you feel like it takes too much effort, this slow-cooker version is for you. Don’t bother turning on the oven (especially when you have other appetizers to bake—cranberry brie bites, perhaps?).

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Beer cheese dip is far better than queso, and being able to make it in your slow cooker makes it even better. The dip makes for a perfect snack or any dinner party appetizer. It's simple, quick, and is always loved.

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It just isn't a party without queso, TBH. Don't skimp on the cilantro; it lightens up the dip just a bit and adds a refreshing, herbal note. Hungry for more queso recipes? We LOVE this Instant Pot queso.

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Add some Italian flavor to your party with this lasagna-inspired dip that involves yes, three different cheeses (!) And thank goodness it does, because this dip is so easy to make.

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Black beans are blended with lots of garlic, jalapeños, and cheese, then topped with even more cheese before baking (cue the perfect cheese pull). We like to transfer our black bean dip to our slow-cooker just before melting the cheese and topping to keep it warm all night!

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Rotel dip is an easy party dip to assemble and comes together all in one pot so you can say goodbye to washing all those extra dishes. It’s a perfect dip to make and keep warm in a slow cooker for events that run hours long (Super Bowl Sunday, anyone?). Feel free to combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker after you fry up the ground beef for one of the easiest dips ever.

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Chili and mac & cheese converge into one dip in this Tex Mex-inspired recipe. Warning: This is best enjoyed with a sturdy chip that can stand up to the macaroni.

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Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious but a fun activity for the whole family. Once you fold in your shredded cheese, we like to transfer this from the skillet to the slow-cooker for a cheesy-savory dream of a dip you're going to be dipping into all night long.

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Our favorite part of game day is often the appetizers, and this cheesy dip is full of flavor, making it our new go-to. It's quick and easy, and since it's cooked in a slow cooker, it makes almost no mess at all. Now that's a win.

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Got a leftover rotisserie chicken you need to use up? Toss it with enchilada sauce and pepper Jack, and it will really shine in this gloriously cheesy dip.

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Love chicken enchiladas, but need a crowd-pleasing appetizer? This party dip has it all: shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, two types of melty cheese, saucy enchilada sauce, and savory taco seasoning. Ready in around 30 minutes, this dip comes together fast in a skillet (then just pop it in your slow-cooker to get it all bubbly). This is the perfect last-minute app any time you need to please a crowd.

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There is something so enticing about nacho cheese from concession stands: silky smooth, pleasantly tacky, clings to every chip, fry, and bite. Now you can make it at home any time the craving hits. With a bit of stove time, you'll have a slow-cooker ready dip that'll be warm and melty for party time (spoiler: it'll be gone fast).

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Sausage dip is a simple and humble dish that's unbelievably good and goes perfectly alongside our beer cheese dip. It will satisfy every craving on game day or just a Friday night. We won't tell. Keep this bad boy warm for the entire game day in your Crockpot after sautéing the sausage for the best results.

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This hearty, tamale-inspired dip is perfect for a group and has all the makings of the classic dish (corn, cheese, chicken, and even more cheese). We're big fans.

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What makes this fondue better than the rest? The *slightest* hint of garlic flavor, achieved by rubbing the inside of your pot with a cut garlic clove. GENIUS. While you'll need to prep this in a skillet at first, your slow cooker will keep this bubbly and warm and ready for dipping all night long. Don't mind if we fondue!

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Using a slow cooker for dips is the easiest way to keep your dip warm during parties. This dip tastes just like our favorite bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, and it's insanely hard to stop dipping. Creamy, smooth, and just the right amount of kick.

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This hot crab dip packed with melty cheese and tender, sweet crab meat is the perfect opener to any game day or meal. While you might need to prep it at first in a skillet, we like to transfer it to our slow-cooker just before we load it up with cheese, so it can become (and stay!) extra melty in the Crockpot.

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Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Be sure to top it with plenty of cheese before serving for the full experience!

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