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Looking for easy Super Bowl crockpot recipes? These 8 game day favorites are simple, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for stress-free hosting.
Super Bowl Sunday is basically a holiday… except instead of getting the day off, you’re expected to feed a small army while pretending you care who’s winning.
ENTER: the crockpot.
These easy Super Bowl crockpot recipes are the real MVPs. They’re dump-and-go, crowd-pleasing, and won’t leave your kitchen looking like a crime scene.
Whether you’re hosting friends or just feeding your family during the game, these game day crockpot recipes make life easier—and tastier.
Don’t forget to grab my free printable game day checklist to make Super Bowl Sunday even easier.
Why Crockpot Recipes Are Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday
Let’s be honest—no one wants to babysit the oven during kickoff.
✔ Keeps food warm for hours
✔ Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
✔ Frees you up to watch the game (or commercials)
✔ Fewer dishes = a Super Bowl miracle
If you’re building out your full game day spread, check out my other easy game day recipes that are perfect for feeding a crowd without losing your sanity.
🏈 8 Easy Super Bowl Game Day Crockpot Recipes
1. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy, spicy, and gone within minutes. This is the MVP of Super Bowl appetizers. This classic Super Bowl crockpot recipe disappears fast—so you might want to double it.
Why it works:
- Minimal ingredients
- Perfect for chips, celery, or sliders
- Easily adjustable for spice levels
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to your crockpot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery, or crackers.
Mom tip: Mild buffalo sauce = kid-friendly. Spicy = mom survival mode.
2. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
These sliders are a total win for easy Super Bowl recipes for a crowd.
Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper
- Slider buns
Instructions:
- Season pork with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place in crockpot and pour BBQ sauce and broth over top.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred with forks and serve on slider buns.
Optional: Add coleslaw… because balance.
3. Easy Crockpot Chili
Chili is basically required on game day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet chili seasoning
Instructions:
- Brown meat in a skillet (yes, this step matters).
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Stir and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- Serve with cheese, sour cream, or crackers.
4. Crockpot Meatballs
This is one of those set-it-and-forget-it game day crockpot recipes. I make this MULTIPLE times a year – holidays, get togethers, parties, etc. It’s a show stopper!
Ingredients:
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 jar grape jelly
- 1 bottle of BBQ sauce
Instructions:
- Add everything to the crockpot.
- Stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve with toothpicks or hoagie rolls.
Optional swaps:
- Use chili sauce instead of BBQ for a tangier flavor
- Add a splash of pineapple juice for extra sweetness
5. Crockpot Queso Dip
Because cheese is non-negotiable on Super Bowl Sunday.
Ingredients:
- 16 oz Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- ½ cup milk
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Optional: Add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein!
6. Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
No fryer. No splatter. Still amazing.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- Salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Season wings with salt and pepper.
- Add wings, BBQ sauce, and honey to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Optional: Broil 5 minutes for crispy skin.
7. Crockpot Sausage and Peppers
Simple, hearty, and feeds everyone.
Recipes like chili and sausage and peppers are also great if you’re focused on stretching your grocery budget while still feeding a crowd.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions:
- Add everything to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Serve on hoagie rolls or by itself.
8. Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
For when you want something creamy that isn’t wings.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Stir well.
- Cook on low for 2–3 hours.
- Serve warm with chips or bread.
Hosting Super Bowl Sunday Without Losing Your Mind
These easy Super Bowl crockpot recipes prove you don’t need a fancy spread—or 47 pans—to host game day. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the game, the snacks, and possibly sitting down for once.
These slow cooker recipes also fall right in line with my favorite easy meals for busy moms—low effort, high payoff, and minimal cleanup.
Because if your team loses, at least the food didn’t.
For more stress-free hosting tips, especially when kids are involved, I’ve got you covered with realistic ideas that don’t require a party planner.
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