Sundays can be hectic and busy, but that doesn't have to mean there's no time to make tasty eats for sports-loving families who enjoy a hearty snack while watching the big game with friends. We've found some amazing Crock-Pot appetizer recipes that are as easy as they are delicious. Pull out that slow cooker and prepare to score a touchdown with your family and any guests who stop by.
Pick any of these Crock-Pot recipes for the next game day at home, and there will be no need to spend hours prepping, cooking, or feeling stuck in the kitchen for hours missing all the fun. Nope, for most of these recipes, it's just put them in and let them cook until the party begins.
This delicious roundup of appetizers isn't just great during football season, either. They're yummy all year round. Keep them on the radar for all those fun family dinners to come.
From traditional game day favorites like barbecue ribs, pulled pork, and spicy wings to more unusual dishes and flavorful dips, there's something for everyone! Don't forget to bookmark this easy appetizer lineup for game day!
Pulled Pork Sliders
This sweet pulled pork recipe calls for simple and inexpensive ingredients. Plus, it's easy to cook and serve from the same pot. Just lay out some slider buns and toppings and let the meal serve itself.
Honey Garlic Meatballs
Honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ketchup combine to create an unbelievably delicious sauce for these honey garlic meatballs. Just let them simmer in your Crock-Pot on low for three hours.
Nacho Dip
It wouldn't be football season without nachos, right? Brown some beef, season it, and then layer the ingredients in the slow cooker. Serve up this meaty nacho dip with your favorite chips and score major points with hungry sports-lovers!
Pizza Dip
Serve this pizza dip with garlic bread and you'll find yourself with fans of your own. Hot sausage gives this recipe an extra kick that will have the crowd chanting for more!
Meatball Sliders
This meatball slider recipe makes two dozen little sandwiches. Using pre-made meatballs can save lots of prep work, leaving you with plenty of extra time to work on more apps or watch the big game.
Buffalo Wings
Who knew spicy, succulent Buffalo wings could be made in the slow cooker? The meat is so tender, it will just fall right off the bone!
Hot Crab Dip
Seafood fans will love this hot crab dip. Double the recipe if you're having a big group. Sprinkle the top with paprika for an extra kick and serve with your favorite crackers, bread, or pita chips.
Beer-Infused Chicken
Chances are there's going to be some beer around the house, come game day. Pour some in the Crock-Pot with a few simple ingredients to make this low-fat beer-infused chicken everyone will love.
Hot Dogs & Bacon
Sporting events and hot dogs seem to go hand-in-hand, right? They're easy to eat one-handed while you cheer with the other. These little piggies wrapped in bacon make for an extra tasty game day treat.
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
Spinach-artichoke dip is ubiquitous in restaurants across the US, but you can make it at home, too. This hot artichoke and spinach dip is delicious and can be served on crostini or with your fave chips.
3-Ingredient Chili
This easy 3-ingredient chili will warm up guests and smell fantastic while it simmers in your slow cooker! It's the perfect way to simplify a classic game-day dish. Serve in mini bread bowls or on its own and enjoy.
Soy & Lime Chicken Wings
It wouldn't be the Super Bowl without wings, would it? This year, consider sidelining the traditional wing flavors and let these soy and lime chicken wings take the field. Don't worry, spice fans will feel the heat from a teaspoon of sriracha sauce that's included in these.
Barbecue Ribs
You won't need to fire up the grill to enjoy these barbecue ribs. Just put them in the Crock-Pot for four hours on high or eight on low and then stick them in the oven for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and get that sticky, delicious glaze.
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
The secret ingredients that make these sweet and sour meatballs so tasty are chili sauce and grape jelly. Ask your guests and fellow football fans if they can guess what makes these little appetizers so flavorful. Chances are they'll be stumped!
Sloppy Joe Sliders
We bet your kids will love these little sammies! Try this sloppy Joes recipe from Valerie Bertinelli. All you really need to do is throw everything in the Crock-Pot, cook for four hours, and then serve it up on slider buns.
