Recipes and Cooking Slow Cooker Meals 15 Irresistible Slow Cooker Dips That Will Get the Party Started By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Instagram Website Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, level one sommelier, and former fitness instructor and personal trainer who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) Her writing has been published in AllRecipes, Runner's World, Shape and Fitness Magazines, as well as on EatingWell.com, Shape.com, BHG.com, ReadersDigest.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats Make party prep a cinch with these simple slow cooker dips. Including slow cooker Buffalo chicken dip, slow cooker spinach-artichoke dip, and cheesy slow cooker queso dips, these simple recipes are the ultimate set-and-forget snacks. Just add the ingredients, stir, and let the handy countertop appliance take it from there. 01 of 15 Gluten-Free Tex-Mex Cheese Dip View Recipe Jason Donnelly Fair warning: You'll likely want to make a double batch of this slow cooker queso dip. It always disappears in a flash when we share it! Stir together the taco seasoning-spiked creamy dip recipe on the stovetop, folding in frozen corn, black beans, and diced green chilies along the way, then transfer it to your slow cooker to keep warm all fiesta long. The Best Game-Day Snack Ideas That Will Surely Win You the Hosting Trophy 02 of 15 Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Go ahead, invite the beloved sandwich from Pennsylvania to the appetizer menu. End the battle of provolone vs. Whiz with this easy slow cooker dip that instead uses an American and cream cheese melt-up to taste like a bit of both. This luscious, cheesy dip is at its best when you scoop it up with toasted hoagie buns. 18 of the Best Cheese Dishes Ever Created in Our Test Kitchen 03 of 15 Gluten Free Supreme Pizza Fondue View Recipe Blaine Moats Pizza night, app-y hour edition! A foundation of marinara sauce sets the scene for your favorite toppings in this savory slow cooker dip. Follow our lead by dressing it up with cooked Italian turkey sausage, onion, and garlic, plus other frequently-requested toppings like mushrooms, sweet peppers, and fresh or dried herbs. (Psst… use these dried-to-fresh herb ratios in your favorite recipes.) All of the above bubble together beautifully for a dreamy dip that awaits your chunks of bread or wedges of cooked flatbread. Or go your own way and fold in pepperoni, bacon, black olives, artichokes—the only limit is your imagination. 04 of 15 Buffalo Chicken Dip View Recipe Andy Lyons Spicy chicken wing-inspired dip for the win! Precooked chicken, bubbly cheese, and a packet of ranch dressing mix make this slow cooker Buffalo chicken dip a cinch to stir together. No leftover chicken in the fridge? Grab a rotisserie bird at the supermarket. 05 of 15 Broccoli-Cheese Dip with Potato Dippers View Recipe Jason Donnelly If any of your fellow diners are not so fond of broccoli, this is a brilliant way to sneak some into their diet. Invest a few extra minutes to whip up a batch of homemade potato dippers to use as a dunking vessel for this soup-inspired cheese dip. Or if you're short on time, this extra-luscious slow cooker dip is just as tasty with bread slices, crackers, and veggie dippers. 06 of 15 Butterscotch Fondue View Recipe Jason Donnelly Every spoonful of this silky butterscotch fondue hits the sweet spot with its bubbling brown sugary goodness. Your party guests will never know you spent only 10 minutes on this slow cooker dip that's ideal for dessert or brunch. Try it with fresh fruit, warm brownie cubes, or cookies. 07 of 15 Garlicky Spinach and Feta Dip View Recipe Jacob Fox Spinach dip in a slow cooker? You feta believe it. Garlic-flavor cream cheese helps make this feta-loaded dip extra silky, while chopped spinach and Kalamata olives take this slow cooker spinach dip to the next level. Party Appetizers That Will Have Everyone Asking for the Recipes 08 of 15 Caramelized Onion and Swiss Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Just say "cheese," and we're there. This slow cooker dips has plenty of it: 2 full cups of Swiss cheese and a generous helping of cream cheese to boot. But if you ask us, the tender caramelized onions mixed into this slow cooker dip make it a must-try party appetizer. 09 of 15 Chipotle, Chorizo, and Bean Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Spice up Mexican night with a new twist on Southwestern flavors. Spicy chorizo, fresh cilantro, and chile peppers flavor our hot and hearty slow cooker dip. Dunk tortilla chips or even toasted taquitos or quesadilla wedges to complete the savory snack. 10 of 15 Smoked Quesadilla Dip View Recipe Andy Lyons Taco night gets even better with this dip served for spooning on top or savoring on the side. This slow cooker queso dip is made with just four ingredients: Gouda cheese, cream cheese, chile peppers, and a jar of your favorite salsa. Pair it with chips, crunchy veggie sticks or slices, or a spoon (hey, zero judgment here!). 11 of 15 Picadillo Dip View Recipe Jacob Fox This Latin American classic ground beef hash is even better (and way easier) as a slow cooker dip. Olives, almonds, and raisins make it taste gourmet. Those sweet, salty, and nutty ingredients in this unique app blend beautifully with the traditional mix of tomatoes, onion, garlic, and beef. 12 of 15 Reuben Spread View Recipe Scott Little Deli fans will fall for our dip version of the classic sandwich. Reuben dip—slow cooker-style—might just be even better than the version between bread. Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese represent the sandwich shop flavors in this party-ready slow cooker dip idea. 13 of 15 Asiago Cheese Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Asiago cheese, dried tomatoes, and mushrooms make this slow cooker dip seem like a fancy dinner party dish. Let your slow cooker do its thing, and the dip will come together in under a half hour. To keep the upscale appearance going, serve with melty cheese-topped baguette slices or apple wedges. Or keep it simple with crackers, chips, and vegetables. 14 of 15 White Bean Spread View Recipe Scott Little A warmer, heartier hummus? Sign us up! This versatile bean spread, flavored with garlic and a variety of herbs, is delicious on sandwiches or as a slow cooker dip. We recommend pairing it with our DIY pita chips; fresh veggies are also a good choice. 15 of 15 Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese and Bacon View Recipe Salty-savory bacon, slightly sweet peppers, and tangy blue cheese make this slow cooker spinach-artichoke dip stand out from the store-bought spinach-artichoke dip competition. As does the cozy, warm, slow-cooked format. True, it calls for a couple more ingredients than most of the appetizer recipes in this guide. One BHG fan says that you need not be intimate by making this bacon recipe, though: "It sounded like a lot of ingredients and a lot of work, but it was actually so easy. I'm going to make it again and again. This was the best dip I've ever had!" Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit