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Prepare appetizers for a crowd, hands-free in your slow-cooker, so that you can focus on getting the final details down for your festive party. These appetizers can cook and stay heated in your slow-cooker for easy cleanup and service.

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By CarolineNGa

Rate this recipe 4.4/5 (18 Votes)
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Servings 6
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 275

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups frozen whole kernel corn
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste

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Delicious and easy slow-cooked chicken wings with wonderful Asian-influenced flavors from the soy sauce, ginger, an...

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds chicken wings (about 24)
4.4/5 (30 Votes)

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for serving
4.4/5 (18 Votes)

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This dip prepared in a slow cooker is perfect for parties with all the great flavors of a bacon cheeseburger! Serve...

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 pound lean (at least 85%) ground beef
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 (8-ounce) package American-cheddar cheese blend, shredded (2-cups)
  • 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, diced and undrained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips
  • 1 (5.25-ounce) package mini bagel chips
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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These Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs are crazy delicious! They are a perfect Superbowl party food that will be enjoyed by ...

  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

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This Slow-Cooker Potato Soup is only 3

  • 1 (26 to 30-ounce) bag frozen hash browns
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans non-fat chicken broth
  • 1 (10.75-ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • Green onions, chopped, to garnish
  • Bacon bits, optional, to garnish
4/5 (485 Votes)

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  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed (I used fresh spinach)
  • 16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
4.2/5 (427 Votes)

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Try Crock Pot Ham & Potato Soup - Weight Watchers! This is a simple recipe that makes a deliciously nutritious meal...

  • 7 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium)
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 2 cups ham, diced
  • 5 cups hot water
  • 1 Knorr Chicken Bullion cube (extra large size that makes 1-quart broth or 4 small cubes that make 1 cup each)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
4.1/5 (138 Votes)

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  • 1 bottle (12 ounce) hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 (4 pound) frozen chicken wing sections, thawed
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4.4/5 (78 Votes)

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  • 4 thick-cut pork chops, bone in or boneless
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Pepper, to taste
4.4/5 (66 Votes)

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Bacon Cheese Potatoes? Yes, please! Put these in the slow cooker in the morning and they'll be ready when you get h...

  • 1/4 pound bacon, diced
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or if you use a new potato or Yukon gold then halve)
  • 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Green onions for garnish
4.4/5 (56 Votes)

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Smoked Polish sausage with sauerkraut and potatoes in a brown sugar laced sauce is slow cooked to perfection

  • 2 (14-ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound Polish sausage, cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3.8/5 (249 Votes)

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Easy to make, this slow-cooker corn jalapeño dip is perfect with Fritos for that big game or any day you have a cr...

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 3 (15.25-ounces) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
4.7/5 (33 Votes)

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  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices
  • 1 bottle (12 ounce) chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons onion, grated
4.7/5 (14 Votes)

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This delicious Slow Cooker Scalloped Pineapple recipe is great served as a side dish to ham or poultry

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cups butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 8 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed (optional - can leave crust on)
3.7/5 (122 Votes)

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