Irresistibly Easy Slow Cooker Dips
Make party prep a cinch. These slow cooker dip recipes, including slow cooker buffalo chicken dip, slow cooker spinach-artichoke dip, and cheesy slow cooker dips are the ultimate set-and-forget snacks. Just add the ingredients, stir, and let the handy countertop appliance take it from there.
Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip
We're bringing your favorite sandwich from Philly to your slow cooker! End the battle of provolone vs. Whiz with this easy slow cooker cheese 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.
Buy It: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook and Carry Programmable Slow Cooker, $49.99, Amazon
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Cheeseburger Slider Dip
This is no ordinary slow cooker cheese dip. Just like a classic cheeseburger, this dip has ground beef, chopped onion, and fresh tomato. To make this dip like your favorite burger, top with pickle slices and use french fries as the dipper.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Slow cooker buffalo chicken dip for the win! Precooked chicken, bubbly cheese, and a packet of ranch dressing mix make this dip a no-brainer.
Test Kitchen Tip: No leftover chicken in the fridge? Grab a rotisserie bird at the supermarket.
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Bacon-Cheddar Potato Dip
Get all the goodness of a baked potato in dip form with this savory slow cooker party food. The fluffiness of mashed potatoes combines with salty bacon and cheddar cheese to make the warm and creamy dip.
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Slow cooker pizza dip? Yes, please! This slow cooker dip recipe has everything we love about pizza—tomato sauce, pepperoni, lots of ooey-gooey cheese— transformed into a dunkable dip.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
This jalapeño popper dip has the same great ingredients as the spicy snack (mmm, bacon!), but with a whole new look. Panko bread crumbs offer a satisfying crunch to the craveable recipe. No wonder we love it!
Buy It: Kikkoman Panko Breadcrumbs, $10.68 for 3 boxes, Amazon
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Broccoli-Cheese Dip with Potato Dippers
If your kids are not so fond of broccoli, this is a brilliant way to sneak some into their diet. Whipping up a batch of homemade potato dippers to serve alongside this broccoli and cheese dip will take a few extra minutes. If you're short on time, this extra-luscious slow cooker cheese dip is just as tasty with bread slices, crackers, and veggie dippers.
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Butterscotch Fondue
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 perfect for dessert or brunch. Try it with fresh fruit, warm brownie cubes, or cookies.
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Garlicky Spinach and Feta Dip
Spinach dip in a slow cooker? You feta believe it! Put a new spin on slow cooker cheese dip by using the salty cheese. Garlic-flavor cream cheese helps make this dip extra creamy, while chopped spinach and Kalamata olives take this slow cooker spinach dip to the next level.
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Caramelized Onion and Swiss Dip
Just say "cheese," and we're there. This dip has plenty of it—2 full cups of Swiss cheese and a generous helping of cream cheese. But the tender caramelized onions mixed into this slow cooker dip make it a must-try party appetizer.
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Skillet Hot Chipped-Beef Dip
This dip can be made just as easily in your slow cooker as in your skillet. Scoop this creamy beef dip with potato chips for a salty crunch. Or opt for plenty of pickles (cucumber or otherwise) to add tang!
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Chipotle, Chorizo, and Bean Dip
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 taco dip. Dunk tortilla chips or even toasted taquitos or quesadilla wedges to complete the savory snack.
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Hot Crab Dip
We can never say no to seafood-infused dip—especially this super-simple party recipe. All you have to do to prep this slow cooker crab dip is stir, simmer, and serve. It's that easy—yet it still tastes and looks like one of the most elegant slow cooker dip recipes your guests have ever seen.
Buy It: Crown Prince Natural Fancy White Lump Crab Meat, $14.79 for two 6-ounce cans, Amazon
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Smoked Quesadilla Dip
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.
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Picadillo Dip
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. The new ingredients in this dip match seamlessly with the traditional mix of tomatoes, onion, garlic, and beef.
Buy It: Mezzetta Super Colossal Pimiento-Stuffed Spanish Queen Olives, $16.70, Amazon
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Reuben Spread
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 recipe.
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Asiago Cheese Dip
Asiago cheese, dried tomatoes, and mushrooms make this slow cooker dip seem like a fancy dinner recipe. Let your slow cooker do its thing, and the dip will come together in under a half hour. To keep the fancy feeling, serve with melty cheese-topped baguette slices. Or keep it simple with crackers, veggies, and other no-prep dippers.
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Hot Wing Dip
Perfect for game-day parties or tailgates, our hot wing dip features the elements of one of your favorite spicy appetizers. Jalapeño chile peppers and bottled Buffalo wing sauce add kicks of heat, while crunchy celery and blue cheese cool down this slow cooker party food.
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Spinach-Parmesan Dip
We all know slow cooker spinach-artichoke dip is a party favorite, but our Spinach-Parmesan Dip may take its place as the next crowd-pleaser. Packed with creamy cheeses, garlicky flavor, and a healthy dose of green veggies (and yes—canned artichokes, too), the savory slow cooker spinach and artichoke dip takes just 10 minutes to prep and is completely irresistible.
Buy It: Native Forest Canned Artichoke Hearts, $23.04 for six 14-ounce cans, Amazon
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Queso Verde Dip
Step aside, salsa and guac. This recipe blends two kinds of cheeses, green salsa, poblano peppers, turkey, and Tex-Mex spices into a crowd-pleasing dip that slow-cooks to perfection. Serve with tortilla chips and watch this slow cooker queso dip disappear.
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Ham and Cheese Dip
If you like the classic brown bag sandwich, you'll love slathering slices of toast with this ooey-gooey slow cooker cheese dip and spread (plus ham!). A splash of white wine and a hint of honey mustard add robust flavor to the classic slow cooker dip.
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Vegetable Chili con Queso
Veg out. Three kinds of beans, two kinds of squash, warm spices, and lots of cheese make this slow cooker queso dip a must-have at any party. Bonus: When you serve this dip with tortilla chips, even the kids will gobble up the vitamin-packed recipe.
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White Bean Spread
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 party dip. We recommend pairing it with our DIY pita chips; fresh veggies are also a good choice.