30 Dip Recipes You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker (2024)

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Updated: Jul. 03, 2024

Start the party with one of these Crockpot dips. From bean dip to bacon beer dip, there's an easy slow-cooker recipe for any event!

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Nacho Dip

This zesty Crockpot nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I always have requests to bring it when my husband and I attend parties. —Sally Hull, Homestead, Florida

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Whenever I go to an event, I’m always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it a standout and oh-so delicious. I love its party-ready convenience—I serve it straight from the slow cooker, so set-up and cleanup are a breeze! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Hearty Broccoli Dip

You’ll need just five ingredients to stir up this no-fuss appetizer. People often ask me to bring this creamy dip to potlucks and parties. I never leave with leftovers! —Sue Cal, Beech Grove, Indiana

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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you like spice, you’ll love this Crockpot Buffalo chicken dip. It’s super cheesy and full of rich flavor, and really has that Buffalo wing taste! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Taco Joe Dip

My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed it on to me. My husband and I think it’s terrific. Because it’s made in a Crockpot, it’s perfect for parties or busy days. —Lang Secrest, Sierra Vista, Arizona

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Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip

You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love Crockpot dips—just turn your slow cooker to low once the dip is cooked and let your guests help themselves. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

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Seafood Cheese Dip

This cheesy recipe has an ideal combination of seafood flavors and clings beautifully to slices of bread. —Michelle Domm, Atlanta, New York

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Creamy Onion Dip

Here, caramelized onions are teamed up with Gruyere cheese for a rich appetizer fit for a classic co*cktail party. —Rebecca Taylor, Manteca, California

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Chili Queso Dip

I’ve had this Crockpot dip recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an easy party favorite, and everyone loves the taquito dippers. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Green Olive Dip

Olive fans will love this Crockpot dip. It’s cheesy and full of beef and beans. It could even be used as a filling for taco shells. —Beth Dunahay, Lima, Ohio

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Hot Chili Dip

I first made this zippy dip for my husband’s birthday party. So many people asked for the recipe that I photocopied it to pass out. —Nikki Rosati, Franksville, Wisconsin

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Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you like quick and easy recipes that are spicy, you'll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It's super cheesy and easy. and it has that real Buffalo wing taste! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy pork sausage gives the dip plenty of zip! —Marion Bartone, Conneaut, Ohio

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Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip

I created this Crockpot dip for my daughter’s pizza-themed birthday party. It was an instant hit and I’ve continued to take it along to other gatherings. Everyone loves it! —Stephanie Gates, Waterloo, Iowa

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Bacon Dip

This crowd-pleasing cheesy bacon dip won't last long. Best served hot with tortilla chips or toasted French bread, this dip is versatile and filling. And although we doubt you'll have leftovers, it does store well if you do.

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Slow-Cooker Cheeseburger Dip

This fun Crockpot dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it’s easy to throw together on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

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Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. —Amanda Silvers, Old Fort, Tennessee

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Hot Crab Dip

I have a large family, work full time, and coach soccer and football, so I appreciate recipes that are easy to assemble. This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up for any gathering. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Chipotle Ham 'n' Cheese Dip

If you enjoy throwing dinner parties for friends, you can't beat a convenient slow-cooker recipe like this one. Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen? Just set the slow cooker on low and have fun visiting with guests. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

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Healthy Greek Bean Dip

This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in this zesty, fresh alternative to hummus. —Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma

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Warm Feta Cheese Dip

We’re big on appetizers, so this Crockpot dip is a mashup of our favorite tastes, like cream cheese, feta, basil and sweet peppers. Serve with bread or chips. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Cheesy Chicken Taco Dip

We're huge college football fans (go Irish!), and my chicken taco dip hasn't missed a season opener in many years. A slow cooker keeps the dip warm for the whole game—if it lasts that long! —Deanna Garretson, Yucaipa, California

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Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip

Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up Crockpot dip whenever it’s placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos and a hint of lemon, it’s a treasured favorite. —Mary Spencer, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Mexican Fondue

A handful of items and a few moments of prep work are all you'll need for this festive fondue. Not only does it take advantage of canned goods and other convenience items, but the slow cooker does all the work. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

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Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip

When my family gathers for a party, someone serves this flavorful, creamy dip. Everyone loves its zip from the jalapeno pepper and the crunch of the broccoli. —Barbara Maiol, Conyers, Georgia

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Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip

One batch of this slow-cooker appetizer isn't enough for my family so I often double the recipe. Bits of sweet onion give the creamy dip a bit of crunch.—Terri Perrier, Simonton, Texas

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Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this, but be sure to steer clear of dark varieties. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Reuben Dip

This Crockpot dip tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish. —Mary Jane Kimmes, Hastings, Minnesota

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Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip

During the hectic holiday season, my slow cooker works overtime. I fill it with a savory bacon dip and watch everyone line up for a helping. Keep the recipe in mind for tailgating, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

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Championship Bean Dip

My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You brought your bean dip, didn't you?" If there are any leftovers, we use them to make bean and cheese burritos the next day. —Wendi Wavrin Law, Omaha, Nebraska

Originally Published: May 15, 2024