This year’s Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana (February 9, 2025) calls for some seriously delicious snacks – but who wants to be stuck in the kitchen? Enter your secret MVP: the slow cooker.
Let’s be real, parents. Between driving to soccer practice, helping with homework, and trying to maintain some semblance of sanity, the last thing you need is complicated game day cooking. That’s why we’ve rounded up 16 crowd-pleasing Super Bowl snacks that your trusty slow cooker can handle while you’re busy wrangling tiny sports fans or making that last-minute run for face paint in team colors.
Think bubbling dips that stay perfectly melty throughout the whole game, tender pulled pork sliders that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds, and wings that practically cook themselves (yes, really!). The best part? Most of these recipes follow the “dump and go” method – just toss everything in before the pre-game show, and by kickoff, you’ll have a spread worthy of the championship game.
Whether you’re hosting the neighborhood watch party or bringing a dish to a friend’s house, these slow cooker recipes are your ticket to actually enjoying the game instead of playing short-order cook. And let’s be honest – with the Eagles and Chiefs facing off in what’s sure to be an epic rematch, you won’t want to miss a single moment.
So dust off that slow cooker, grab your ingredients, and get ready to score big with these game-winning recipes that practically make themselves. Because the only stress you should have on Super Bowl Sunday is wondering if your team’s going to pull through in the fourth quarter.
A version of this story was originally published January 2019.
Buffalo Chicken Chili
A bowl of this slow cooker Buffalo chicken chili is the perfect way to kick things off.
Get the recipe from Slow Cooker Gourmet.
Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This healthy-ish slow cooker Buffalo chicken sweet potato recipe is great for weeknight dinner, but it also packs enough punch to make a splash at your Super Bowl party.
Get the recipe from Well Plated.
Chex Mix
The upside to making your own Chex mix is being able to control the levels of salt, spice, and sweetness.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Sausage & Peppers
Nothing says game time like slow cooker sausage and peppers served on a delicious roll.
Get the recipe from The Salty Marshmallow.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
No football party is complete without Buffalo chicken dip. And really, every party is worse off without it.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Chili-Cheese Dogs
Make sure you have plenty of napkins around to deal with the hazards of these deliciously messy slow cooker chili-cheese dogs.
Get the recipe from Served Up With Love.
Italian Meatballs
Serve up these slow cooker Italian meatballs on slider rolls with thick slices of French bread — or, you know, on their own.
Get the recipe from Girl Versus Dough.
Copycat Chili’s Queso
This convincing copycat Chili’s queso might actually be more exciting than the game.
Get the recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb.
Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders
These sweet-salty slow cooker pulled pork sliders work as an appetizer or a main course.
Get the recipe from Mom Endeavors.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
You can never have too much Buffalo sauce at a football party. Plus, chicken wings are the ultimate watch-party food.
Get the recipe from Spend With Pennies.
Taco Dip
Instead of taking up tons of space with an all-out taco bar, throw everything into a slow cooker and serve up this taco dip.
Get the recipe from The Chunky Chef.
Honey-Sriracha Lit’l Smokies
Some people love serving tiny sausages on sticks at parties; some don’t. Either way, these slow cooker honey-sriracha Lit’l Smokies are well worth a shot.
Get the recipe from No Spoon Necessary.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
We said there was no such thing as too much Buffalo sauce, and we really meant it. These slow cooker chicken sliders get a satisfying crunch from sliced cabbage too.
Get the recipe from Garnish and Glaze.
Sticky Bacon-Whiskey Meatballs
Bacon? Check. Bourbon? Check. Meat? Check. Amazing that this tiny slow cooker meatball dish can cover so many bases at once.
Get the recipe from Host the Toast.
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Dip whatever starchy dip vehicle you want into this slow cooker Philly cheesesteak dip.
Get the recipe from Plating Pixels.
Carnitas-Loaded Potato Skins
Bacon is a fine ingredient, but take things to the next level for the big game and fill your loaded potato skins with carnitas instead.
Get the recipe from Plating Pixels.
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