The Super Bowl is the ultimate opportunity to make use of your slow cooker! Check out these Super Bowl slow cooker recipes that will feed a crowd.
Football and chili are a match made in sports-watching heaven — and there’s no better way to make chili than in the slow cooker! This unique recipe turns traditional chili on its head with the addition of enchilada sauce. For a fun presentation, set up a chili bar complete with avocado, cilantro, hot sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and your other favorite fixings so guests can customize their bowls. (PS: Serve up your chili in football-theme paper bowls!)
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Save time (and calories!) with these slow-cooked-then-baked chicken wings that avoid the deep fryer. Simply throw all ingredients in the slow cooker, bake on high for an hour, then transfer to the oven for a crispy finish. Move them back to the slow cooker so they stay warm all four quarters.
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The Big Game takes place smack dab in the middle of winter — warm your guests with this decadent hot chocolate recipe! Kids and grown-ups alike will love this sweet, creamy drink that’s topped with whipped cream and store-bought caramel sauce. Need a fun activity for the little ones? Let them decorate their own mini insulated cups.
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Buffalo-flavored dip disappears at practically every party. But if you’ve made it in the oven only to have it turn cold, try it in your slow cooker so it stays ooey-gooey the whole game through. Make it your own by subbing the bleu cheese for ranch or another savory cheese. (We’re big fans of these slow cooker buffalo chicken meatballs, too.)
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For most of the country, the Big Game falls during prime dinner time. Fill up your fans with these hearty slow cooker French dip sandwiches. Once the meat is cooked, simply drain your slow cooker for your au jus. Nestle the roast into a soft French roll, top with provolone, and pop in the oven until the cheese is melted.
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Just when you think you’ve thought of everything you can make in a slow cooker, along comes this Chex mix recipe! It still needs stirring like its oven-baked counterpart, but it’s a fun new way to try an old favorite.
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When you make this four-ingredient candy in your slow cooker, you’ll wonder why you’ve been relegating it to soups and roasts for so long. Simply let the key ingredients melt together, stirring per the directions. Drop into clusters on wax paper, sprinkle with sea salt, and voila! No more burnt chocolate on the bottom of your saucepans.
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Sure, you’ve had spinach and artichoke dip before…but have you ever had it with feta cheese? This recipe brings a ’90s favorite into the 21st century with a tangy twist. Serve with a crusty French loaf, or keep the Mediterranean flair with toasted pita bread.
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Please everyone’s palate with these sweet and spicy slow cooker meatballs. Depending on your crowd, you can use more or less hot sauce to create your ideal flavor. What’s more, this recipe is full of short-cuts, including store-bought meatballs that go straight from freezer to slow cooker.
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Instead of stocking a full bar or creating custom drinks for every guest, whip up a big batch of fruity, flavorful winter sangria. Bonus: The cinnamon sticks will make your house smell amazing all game long!
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If you need a lot of food without a lot of fuss, look no further than this barbecue pulled pork recipe. A few ingredients and 8 hours on low, and you have enough meat to make sandwiches for 8-10 hungry fans. Serve with coleslaw for a Southern kick.
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What could be better than melted cheese? Melted cheese with chorizo! This easy recipe combines just four ingredients for a queso dip that’s packed with fresh flavor. If you prefer a firmer top layer, this recipe offers the option to finish the dip under the broiler.
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We already knew chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect combination — but it turns out cake and slow cookers is right up there, too. This wow-worthy recipe includes a decadent peanut butter glaze, fudge sauce, and miniature peanut butter cups. Best of all, it uses a box of chocolate cake mix for minimal hands-on time.
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If you typically throw cocktail wieners in your slow cooker with whatever barbecue sauce you have lying around, you’re missing out. But improvement is easy: With just a few minutes and a few unexpected ingredients (like bottled beer!), this appetizer goes from ho-hum to a hit.
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Don’t leave seafood lovers high and dry — round out your game day menu with this creamy crab dip. Chives add a colorful kick to this dish that pairs perfectly with simple crackers.
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Pizza delivery on gameday can take hours — avoid the wait with this pizza-inspired dip straight from your slow cooker! This deconstructed dish combines the sauce, cheese, and toppings in the slow cooker until melted, and uses store-bought pizza crusts in lieu of chips.
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