37 Slow Cooker Tailgate Recipes

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37 Slow Cooker Tailgate Recipes2/37 Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn it to low once the dip is cooked and let your guests help themselves. No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup:

My family loves Buffalo chicken wings, but the frying makes them unhealthy

168 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 3/37 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves Buffalo chicken wings, but the frying makes them unhealthy. This recipe takes out some of the fat yet lets us enjoy the same amazing taste. —Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 398 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat),

5/37 Taco Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty

73mg cholesterol, 2212mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 4/37 Cheeseburger Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fun 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 Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 157 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 5/37 Taco Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty

Folks will come back for seconds

Taco Chili Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. —Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 342 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein. 6/37 Ranch Chicken Sliders Test Kitchen Approved Ranch Chicken Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 6

Then one day Avery’s eyes lit up and he suggested we fry it!

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my grandson was younger, we joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s eyes lit up and he suggested we fry it! Our fried chicken burger was born. You won’t believe how good these little sliders are. —Tamara Hire, Decatur, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 sliders: 705 calories, 40g fat (12g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 7/37 Bacon Dip 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Bacon Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of

I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread

Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as long as it lasts. I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread. —Suzanne Whitaker, Knoxville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 261 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 8/37 Italian Sausage Sandwich 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make

photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 552 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1532mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 9/37 Spinach Turkey Meatballs 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Turkey Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go

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to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our children call these “Gramby Meatballs” because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It’s a great way to make spinach palatable. I usually make a triple batch, bake them all and freeze the extras for a quick meal later. —Mimi Blanco, Bronxville, New York Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 0.500 starch. 10/37 Healthy Greek Bean Dip Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Greek Bean Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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 Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 86 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/37 Honey and Ale Pulled Chicken Sliders 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey and Ale Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 12 sliders Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Score big with your guests with a little bit of sweet heat! This recipe works well for a football party—the extra liquid in the slow cooker keeps the chicken nice and juicy all day long. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 224 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 12/37 Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/37 Slow-Cooked Cajun Corn 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don’t have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend works. —Audra Rorick, Lyons, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 190 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 14/37 Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings

My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we’ve had through the years. My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 71 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0g fiber), 5g protein. 15/37 Spicy Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years’ worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five … was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 16/37 Coney Island Hot Dogs 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Coney Dogs Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: From the youngest kids to the oldest adults, everyone in our family loves these hot dogs. Inspired by the classic Coney dog, they’re so easy to throw together in the morning or even the night before. —Michele Harris, Vicksburg, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 chili dog: 371 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 992mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 17/37 Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe photo

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