Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Tasty Crock Pot Appetizers

Make appetizers the easy way by using your slow cooker. Slow simmered meatballs, hot dip, and even chicken wings can be made in the crock pot freeing up your kitchen and time!
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Drunken Kielbasa
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not pour up a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rotel Cheese Dip
This cheese dip is creamy, gooey, and delicious, with subtle chile heat. A must-have at any party, this cheesy dip is quick and simple to make.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mini Reuben Sandwiches
Made with cocktail rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Curry Wings
Delicious Thai-style chicken wings are made by slow cooking them in a sauce made with green curry paste, Thai basil, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and cilantro.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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BBQ Appetizer Ribs
Sweet and tangy barbecue spareribs, slowly simmered in the crock pot. Perfect finger food (albeit a little messy).
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Classic Reuben Dip
Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
White Pizza Fondue
This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
St. Patrick's Day Dip
Made with garlic powder, milk, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, deli corned beef, refrigerated sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tangy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Savor the flavors of tangy honey garlic chicken wings, an easy-to-prepare crock pot recipe featuring tender wings cooked in a lip-smacking honey, ketchup, and garlic...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecue Meatballs
This dish marries tender meatballs with a flavorful barbecue sauce. The best part? The oven does the initial cooking, then your crockpot steps in to let those flavors meld together.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Italian BBQ Chicken Wings
These Italian BBQ chicken wings are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. The wings are cooked in a crock pot with a simple Italian-style sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Boiled Peanuts
When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Beer Meatballs
Made with ketchup, salt and pepper, ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, beer, vegetable juice, lemon juice, hot sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pizza Meatballs
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are slow-cooked in a tasty tomato sauce. Serve as an appetizer or entree.
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Wings with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Pineapple juice, soy, and molasses give these wings a sweet-sour-savory flavor. A much-needed departure from basic buffalo and other standard sauces.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Hot Ranch Chicken Wings
Because the crock pot uses moist heat to cook, these buttery ranch chicken wings are extra tender.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Wings
Hot wings don't have to come from a takeout menu, and this easy recipe proves it. With just a handful of ingredients and a crock pot, you can whip up a batch of saucy wings that pack a punch.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings
Just the right balance of smoky (barbecue sauce), sweet (honey), and spicy (mustard and hot sauce) to make these wings a hit with everyone who eats them.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Blackberry Wings
These spicy-sweet wings are broiled before you add them to the crockpot to give them extra texture.
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet 'n Tangy Chicken Wings
The trick to great slow-cooker wings? Giving them a quick, crispy broil before tossing them in the crockpot with a sweet and smoky sauce.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
BLT Dip
Craving a blend of classic flavors in dip form? This BLT masterpiece takes all the best things about the quintessential sandwich and serves it in a bowl.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Russian Appetizer Ribs
Made with pineapple juice, Russian salad dressing, spareribs, salt and pepper, water, garlic salt
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cranberry Meatballs
Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Jimmy Dean Cheese Dip
This cheese dip combines Jimmy Dean sausage with Cheez Whiz, cheese soup, and green chiles for a savory and rich appetizer. Conveniently prepared in a crock pot, serve hot with...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Mustard Kielbasa
Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet and Sour Cocktail Franks
Made with pineapple chunks, chili sauce, grape jelly, lemon juice, prepared mustard, cocktail franks
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer Cheese Fondue
Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Little Smokies Appetizer
Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, chili sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Spinach Dip
Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Artichoke Crab Dip
Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Meatless Chili con Queso
Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Bacon Cheese Dip
Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Too Easy Tamale Dip
Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon-Onion Chip Dip
Made with potato chips or crackers, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Pecans
Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Championship Bean Dip
Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Chili Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, canned chili
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Little Doggies
Made with hot dog buns, cocktail weiners, bbq sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices
Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red bell...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Spicy Cocktail Franks
Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Artichoke And Cheese Dip
Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Spinach, Crab And Artichoke Dip
Made with hot pepper sauce, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab meat
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Refried Black Bean Dip
Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecue Sausage Bites
Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce, orange...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Island Kielbasa
For a meal that bridges convenience and taste, try this island-flavored kielbasa. The sweetness of pineapple and brown sugar marries well with hearty sausage, ideal for a relaxed family...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies
Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili-Cheese Nachos
Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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