There is nothing easier when making food for a party, a celebration, or an event at your house than having a large variety of dips and sauces. They not only add color to the table, but you have an endless list of choices, and there is something that suits all meats or vegetables to complement flavors.
A well-balanced dip can elevate the main meal which is why you need these crock pot dip recipes to add flavor to your buffet table this upcoming season.
Some take a touch more effort than others (but they are always worth those few added minutes of work), a few needed more steps to complete, and then some are a dump-and-go version that leaves your hands free to carry on with your day.
Finding your dip recipe needn’t be tricky, or daunting, you just need to make what works for you and your family.
#1. Crock Pot Cream Cheese Taco Dip
My kids will eat anything with the words taco in it and which is why we have to have taco night at least once a month in our house, but the same version of dishes can get boring, so I wanted to try something new.
Finding crock pot dip recipes to add flavor to your dining table was not something I had considered for dinner, but it went down a treat, and even more so because it had the firm favorite taco flavor mixed in.
I made the meal and had this cheesy, flavorful sauce as the side condiment to dip the skewers into, and thank goodness I made extra because they were more scooping than dipping once they got started.
It is such a quick and easy dip to pull together and we take it to all our friends’ and families’ houses when they are having a gathering, and it is a hit every time we visit.
A simple, must-try option to bring a different flavor to the meal when you want to switch things up.
This is the ultimate feel-good, comfort food dip and has people asking me for the recipe every time I make it. I had never made dips in a crockpot before but when I discovered these easy dip slow cooker recipes I knew I had landed on something magical.
The slow cooking process that requires no supervision is just what I need when the day seems busier than ever, you have a hundred different activities on the go, and the last thing you need is a sauce bubbling over on the stove and making a nightmare of a mess.
Packed with the best ingredients, your guests will want this as their main meal. I serve it with the plainest and simple crackers or tortilla chips because the mix is so delicious I don’t want to take anything away from it.
This flavor profile works just as well when served with garlic or chili crackers to add a bit of a bite to the taste, a versatile dish that pleases the crowds time and time again.
This may be a dip that tastes exceptional as is, but my kids love eating this dip mixture in fresh brioche buns with added cheese because cheese and bacon make everything ok.
Usually, we have this on the table outside with a variety of dipping options such as crackers, tortilla chips, and even salted pretzels, and all work beautifully. Bacon is the one ingredient that is universally tasty in our eyes.
And you can make it even healthier by using lean meat like chicken and turkey, and a milder cheese like mozzarella, and still have peace of mind that you are not compromising on the taste.
Make this dip in the morning while you carry on with the laundry or ironing while watching your favorite series, and after several hours you will have a ready-to-go, cheesy goodness of a dish.
A perfect and not overly filling pre-dinner snack which goes great with a cold cider. As a family, we enjoy this slow cooker dip recipe out on the deck during the warm summer evenings and just as frequently in winter, easily suitable for all seasons throughout the year.
I always like to have a variety of dip options at our BBQs or when we have the neighbors over for a drink and snack and that almost always includes a few vegetarian options.
The best part about this dip is that even though it is completely vegetarian and gluten-free (ticking more than just one box makes it perfect for so many people and eating plans) the meat-eaters love it just as much.
If you are like me then sometimes we just want something a bit more organic, homegrown tasting, and these healthy dip crockpot recipes allow you that freedom.
Our kids are not particularly big fans of spinach and especially not artichokes (is there any kid that does) but once it is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce and essentially masked by the garlic (I like to add a generous amount of garlic when I get the chance), they are none the wiser.
This tastes beautiful on Salticrax or even with toasted pita bread (my kid’s idea that worked out pretty great), and the green specks add a nice color element to the table.
When you see the rainbow of colors in this dish that all taste amazing you will want this slow cooker dip recipe at the top of your go-to list to impress the family and guests, or when visiting people’s homes.
It is as simple as you can hope for and can be served straight from the slow cooker set on warm and on a heat resist stand.
The rich, thick mixture is heaven in each bite, all the ingredients are evenly spread throughout the dish and you get a bit of each with every chip full. A great conversation starter too as people try this you will see the amazement at how good it tastes on their faces, and that it was done in the crockpot, and they will want to know-how.
This dish is just as tasty and effortless if you are serving it for kids with the jalapenos omitted. My kids always request this when they have friends staying over for a cinema evening, and it is so easy so why not.
Filling but not so much that you are bloated. The success of a dish.
When I first read this recipe card and it said that you could have this velvety dipping sauce in under an hour, and you don’t need to keep an eye on it the whole time, I was skeptical, to be honest.
Too often I have had pots and side pans bubble over uncontrollably and makes a mess everywhere simply because I turned my back on it for a second (and isn’t it always in that second that the tornado hits). The idea that I could pop the ingredients into the slow cooker was like a dream to my ears, so I had to give it a go.
And it could not have been easier if I tried.
My eldest was watching me make this while I was pottering around the kitchen and she was doing her homework at the counter, and when I put it in the serving bowl she couldn’t believe that was all there was to it. She even said she could make it next time (music to my soul), and I believe she could as it is so quick and easy.
There is always an opportunity to get the kids involved, at least with the crockpot and a slow cooking dish you don’t have to stress about them burning themselves or worse, burning down the kitchen. Ha.
A perfect recipe to try that even the most beginner of chefs and culinary enthusiasts will have success with it.
If you have 5-minutes to spare in the morning before jumping in the car and heading to work or to do the school run then you will have no problem making this dish.
There is nothing more satisfying than finding crock pot dip recipes that are fuss-free, need only a handful of ingredients to create, and can be done by the time you come home. This is exactly that, and more because it tastes fantastic.
And once you collect the kids from school, simply pop home to grab this ready dip with a few bags of crackers and crisps, and head to your friend’s home for a much-needed, and well-deserved wine and dip snack session while the kids play in the pool and garden.
These are the moment’s summers are made of, light dishes that fill the hunger gap. And you don’t need your hawk eye on it from start to finish so for me it is a lifesaver but tastes rich and delicious. Is there anything else you could ask for from a simple recipe?
The subtle, yet still very much evident tomato flavor in this recipe offers a nice hue to the overall dish giving it that pink tinge which I love and can bring something different to the table aesthetic.
This dish is very versatile in that you have the option to switch out the tomato variety with perhaps cherry or even yellow and orange tones for a warm summer vibe moment and to replace the traditional sausage with chorizo or smoked paprika one for a twist on the flavor.
There are many things you could switch up, and change around, but the main objective remains the same, that the taste is superb.
I like to add a generous amount of fresh coriander (lemon coriander if you can find it) to elevate the dish, bring an air of lightness to the dish, and when it is piled high on the dip it looks magazine-worthy and that you took hours to perfect it (but we know the real secret).
An impressive dish that delivers more than it lets on and is to everyone’s taste.
An explosion of color in the crockpot makes this dip slow cooker recipe an impressive dish to take to the in-laws. I am always trying to make a meal or starter, or even a humble dip that is good enough, and I have finally found one.
This Mexican cheese dip did not disappoint and had all the international flair and flavors you could ask for, all in one place.
I tried this when my hubby said that the next day he was having the lads come over to watch the game and could I make something snack bits, so I essentially had them as my guinea pig testers (ha) and it was a huge hit.
I doubled the recipe because I knew they were big men and could certainly eat, but it was just about enough, they loved dipping the crackers into the pot filled with delicious ingredients and my husband said it went great with the beers.
He gave a thumbs up and the mates asked for the recipe, a great day all around in our house.
Similar to a lasagna but not as heavy, this easy slow cooker dip recipe is my new favorite, and my go-to recipe when I know we are having people over or going somewhere and have been asked to bring a dish.
The layers are easy to assemble and what was most appealing about this dish is that I did not have exactly everything on the recipe card but rather used what leftovers and odd bits I had on hand in the fridge to use them up and not waste and it was fantastic.
So rather than making a special trip to the shop for one or two ingredients I swapped them out or used substitutes making the dip cost-effective too. A winner of a recipe in my ever-growing culinary arsenal. The kids particularly enjoyed seeing the melted cheese stringing along each time they dipped their bread or cracker into the mix, and while it can get messy I am glad they are eating some form of vegetable and are none the wiser.
And when you serve you can sprinkle a spoonful of all the ingredients inside the dip, on top, to show what they are in store for and for a brilliant pop of color.
Now there is a title of a dish you don’t see every day, but it should be because this dish is amazing. I love fruit in any dish whether it be sweet or savory and this one has become a firm favorite in our family and at our dining table with dinner or lunch.
This has the festive season written all over it and has a great comfort food dip element to it to bring the meal together beautifully. A pinch of cinnamon is a great variation option.
Serve this with fruity crackers, I like the blueberry graham crackers for a complete fruit infusion and the apple works well with the blueberry as well, or fresh apple wedges which are my little ones’ favorite as they can hold it, and dip, and eat the scoop all at once. A hands-on meal that is ready before you know it.
The kids will love to get hands-on and fully involved in making this dip recipe and it is a great teaching moment while making great memories.
They can choose any ingredients when it comes to this crock pot dip recipe and has the chance to add ingredients that they would usually order on their favorite pizza, but now have the luxury to enjoy the taste and flavors at home and a fraction of the cost.
Yes, it is great to order a pizza when no one feels like cooking and the week seems unusually longer than normal, but more than once a month can financially add up quickly, especially when each kid wants their own flavor of pizza and toppings.
Now, everyone can add their favorite topping as a layer in the cooker and enjoy together for a simple chip and dip late afternoon snack with iced tea.
Perfect for holidays and when the children are off school, and there seems to be a lull in the day, pop this on, and it is done before you know it, and the kids have a moments break in their running around which never seems to lack energy, am I right?
Another version of a queso dip is packed with meaty goodness and juices that are filling and delicious.
My kids say it is like dipping their nacho tortilla chips into a thick cheeseburger sauce, they love it and are more than happy to have that as their dinner meal if they could get away with it.
This is a one-pot sensation that is fuss-free. Simply brown the meat in a hot skillet with olive oil and garlic butter (I like to make my own homemade version with plenty of garlic) and lock in those juices and flavors. Even if you let it char a little in the pan it adds a nice caramel, singed taste to the final flavor profile.
Quick and easy and when dip crockpot recipes are this simple you will want to make them more often.
I took this to my mother’s house one Sunday for an afternoon catch-up with a chip and dip snack platter and she raved about it, I have since given her the recipe and her friends loved it too when she visited them with a batch.
This is a ‘leave it and love it’ kind of recipe, my favorite because it essentially cooks itself and is loaded with flavor and ingredients.
When my kids have to take a dish to school for a fundraising event or a class party I like to make a big batch of this along with 3 or 4 bags of crisps or mini taco shells. It is healthy with the lean chicken meat (easily made with any meat of your choice, as well as without a vegetarian version), and the kids eat the vegetables without knowing because they are smothered in melted cheese which masks everything, ha.
It is also all in one place, so they need only 1 scoop on a plate with a handful of tortilla chips and they are happy. More often than not they come for second helpings and sometimes thirds, and as long as they are happy, so am I. You can also serve it straight from the slow cooker, so there’s less washing up, another perk.
A sophisticated and elegant dip perfect for adults entertaining (because I’m not sure how many kids enjoy the taste of crab) and rather than serving with the traditional crackers of pita bread, this goes perfect in the middle of a crudité platter.
All you need to do is pop all the ingredients into the crockpot and let the slow cooking work its magic while you get on with setting up the house for the soon to arrive guests.
Because the color is a creamy subtle hue, a sprinkle of paprika and fresh coriander on top will take it that step further in presentation. Or, spring onion and chopped chives are a great decorative option as well, the choices are limitless so let your creative fire loose.
You can also make a double portion of the recipe yield to enjoy the next day, this mix can last fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Then when you are sitting comfortably on the couch watching your favorite series on TV, and the hubby has taken the kids to their sports and music practices leaving you home alone, you can dip your pepper and celery sticks into the mix in peace.
The perfect way to spend a late morning doing nothing.
Cheese and beans are and always have been a crowd favorite flavor combination and you can make this without blinking an eye first thing in the morning and set it on low before carrying on with your day.
A smoothly blended dip (minus the cheese) left to simmer in the cooker, gives you the freedom to prepare the other components of the lunch or dinner for which this dip precedes.
I usually serve this just as I put the chicken dinner in the oven so that the family has the time to enjoy it with garlic bread or herbed crackers, and not get full so that they don’t have the space to finish supper. A bridge from one course (lunch) to the other (dinner) to curb those hunger pangs that seemingly always appear when the kids walk in the door.
Easily prepared with minimal effort, but tastes like hours spent in the kitchen.
What is wonderful about this dip, other than it tastes sublime and is a crowd-pleaser every time, is that it can be made quickly for when time is of the essence and you need a food dish in a few hours, or as slowly as you like when you need only turn it on in the afternoon to be ready to serve with dinner.
It has a rich, full-bodied flavor profile that is complemented by the intense color and can be used as a dip for cheese crackers or veggie sticks, or my kids like to drizzle it over their chicken as a sauce, both options work.
This mix also freezes well so double the batch and save half for when you have completely forgotten you were asked to bring a chip and dip option to the PTA meeting at school, and you can pop the frozen mix into the slow cooker to thaw and heat slowly while you run the daily errands.
A winner from the start to the end of the slow cooking process.
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ Philly cheesesteak when they can get their hands on it, right, so when I saw this dip recipe I knew my husband would be all for it, and I wasn’t wrong.
In 3 simple steps this dish will be ready, yes you heard me, that’s all there is to it. Place everything in the slow cooker and stir to mix, leave on setting low for several hours to bubble gently and for the cheese to melt and smother the rest of the ingredients in its goodness, and serve with toasted pita bread or baguette slices.
How much easier would you want a recipe to be?
I gave my husband a huge bowl of this with toasted and quartered pita pieces of bread, and he didn’t come back upstairs from the cinema room till it was done. He cleaned the bowl and gave it two thumbs up with a request for another batch to be as soon as possible, a great sentence to hear.
Let’s just say this is now a prominent feature in our eating rotation whether it is for dinner or lunch, a gathering or just to be enjoyed by the family, I doubt this is going anywhere anytime soon.
I had seen a special at the grocery store for frozen, ready-made (just needed to be baked in the oven) vol au vents so I grabbed two bags knowing we had a BBQ lunch coming up the weekend. A few days before I was thinking about what to fill them with, I had seen many images and fancy restaurant versions, but I didn’t have the time, the energy, or the will to stand for hours building them.
Then my friend suggested this recipe. Yes, it is a dip recipe, but it is thick and creamy enough to hold somewhat of a shape and packed a punch in terms of flavor (I love mushrooms). I decided to give it a go and they came out every bit magazine-worthy looking, beautifully soft, and flaky pastry vessels filled with this effortless crockpot dip recipe I simply popped on while I egg-washed the pastry for the oven.
Sprinkling them with a generous amount of fresh parsley, and a touch of grated parmesan, they were a hit with all our friends and neighbors that came over. A real treat of a success.
I firmly believe that chutney is nature’s nectar, it has all the elements of sweet and savory to add to a dish but remains beautifully light and airy, not suffocating the ingredient it complements.
In our house, we love chutney because it can be made from so many food sources and lends itself to cultures and cuisines all over the world. Being such a versatile condiment you would think this dip is complicated to make, but in fact, it is the complete opposite. And even more so because you are now making it in the slow cooker.
Everything goes in together, simmers gently, and in the second phase, the lid is left slightly open for the mix to thicken. The sweet and sour aromas waft through the house, and it is ready when you are. Easily refrigerates in sealed jars and makes for the perfect gift for a hamper, a raffle giveaway, or to say thanks to a friend (tied neatly together with crackers and some grapes, of course).
This recipe has only a handful of steps to the method so it is easy even for beginner cooks.
I like to mix half and half with red and white onions, and many others lying around (shallots or spring onions, whatever needs using up in the fridge), and the flavor profiles work great together.
Once it has been topped with gruyere cheese and left to melt it pairs perfectly with toasted crouton slices, but my husband (ever the creative) put it on his burger and didn’t say a word till everything was gone (I think he liked it).
So there are options, and it makes this dish that much more appealing to make more often. A recipe you must try for your next BBQ gathering.
Without a doubt, there is a spice, a flavor, and an ingredient to suit you and your family, and with these crock pot dip recipes to add flavor to your dining table, you will never go wrong. They are full of goodness and great flavors, and you can find even more fantastic tasting recipes on our blog, so be sure to check them out.
The quickest way to bring life to an event is with delicious dips that look as good as they taste.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
