The Best Tailgate Crockpot Recipes

Published: Sep 4, 2023 · Modified: Sep 20, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

During football season we love using tailgate crockpot recipes because they're easy to assemble or prepare and are hands-off (mostly). Just what you want when your mind is on the game.

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I know not all States do like we do in Louisiana. Here we love to tailgate in the parking lot of the stadiums with our campers (RV's). The whole tailgating experience evolves around cooking good food... and drinking.

As we have the power capability with the camper - being able to plug in the slow cooker is not a problem.

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I love slow cooker recipes for breakfast too. A lot of times the mornings are not always great and it's a great way of being able to throw it out there and let everyone eat when they feel like it is awesome.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

This slow cooker buffalo chicken chili recipe is one of my favorite chili recipes. A delicious version of a white chicken chili. It's creamy, hearty and reminds me of yummy buffalo wings! (the blue cheese and cilantro are optional).

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is cozy, spicy, and loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn, and bold Tex-Mex flavor. Just dump, set, and come home to comfort!

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Chip being dipped into hot crab dip, made in the crock pot.

Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip

This Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy and perfect for any occasion. Made with tender crab meat, savory seasonings, and melted cheese, it's an easy and delicious appetizer that's sure to impress your guests.

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Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy, cheesy and full of ranch flavor this crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti is easy to make and a family favorite.

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Crock Pot Carrots and Ground Meat

Crock Pot Carrots and Ground Meat is a classic Southern dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the savory richness of ground meat.

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Slow Cooker Steak Pie

This slow cooker steak pie recipe is super easy and having the steak pie filling cook all day in the crock pot like this allows for the most tender, full of flavor steak pie you ever had!

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Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Creamy, Cajun spiced Red Beans and Rice cooked low and slow in the slow cooker make for a delicious comforting meal.

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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

This homemade recipe for Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs (made with ground beef or venison) is deliciously tasty and served with a garlic bread side is a hearty meal that will satisfy any appetite!

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Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

Easy Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops! Tender pork in a creamy gravy. Ultimate comfort food! Set it & forget it. #slowcooker

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Slow Cooker Gumbo

Slow Cooker Gumbo is the perfect dish for a cozy, satisfying meal full of the flavors of New Orleans.

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Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Deliciously meaty and creamy - Southern cooking at it's best. These crock pot pinto beans are a meal all unto itself. The best thing is they taste even better the next day.

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Jiffy Corn Casserole In The Crock Pot

A slow cooker version of this tasty side dish. Deliciously flavorful and perfectly moist, it's one of my favorite side dishes and pairs well with practically any main dish. Add some chipotle chiles for extra depth of flavor.

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Slow Cooker Rabbit Stew

A tender and flavorful slow cooker rabbit stew that is easy to fix and one the whole family will love.

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Kielbasa and Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe

Tangy and sweet this kielbasa and baked beans slow cooker recipe is great for tailgating, or as a quick weeknight side dish.

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www.themagicalslowcooker.com

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Wings

Made with a delicious sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce these chicken wings have very little prep time and are perfect tailgate food! Definitely crowd favorites.

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Tri Tip Roast Slow Cooker Recipe

This tri tip roast slow cooker recipe is cooked low and slow and results in juicy, tender and fall apart meat that is packed full of flavor and can be served with next to anything.

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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Making hot dogs in the slow cooker are so easy and taste just as good as if you just got it from the food cart. It's a great economical way to feed a crowd.

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Crockpot Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

This crockpot Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe is cheesy perfection. It's creamy, full of flavor and addictive.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

Crock pot chicken and gravy is so easy yet so full of flavor. It's creamy, rich and silky chicken that is shredded soft and ready for any hungry palate.

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Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

These tasty grape jelly meatballs are made using only 3 simple ingredients. Perfect, now you can watch the actual game. They're the ultimate family favorite.

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Crock Pot Beer Chili Recipe

A crock pot beer chili is the perfect game day food. What better way to enjoy the football games than to have a big old pot of chili cooking while you enjoy the game! Brings a crock pot chili to a whole new level of perfect by adding the beer! Add a little sour cream, cheddar cheese and corn chips and you have a meal.

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Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup Recipe

Full of flavor this slow cooker Cajun 15 bean soup is smoky, heart warming and full of Cajun ingredients.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip

This Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect dip for a tailgating party. Cheesy dips are always welcomed and this having the Buffalo Ranch thing going on really hits the spot on Game Day. A slow cooker dip rules on Super bowl Sunday. Add some tortilla chips and you're good to go.

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Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Why would you use a crock pot at a tailgating party?

Typically, most tailgating parties include a camper - for the most part. Thereby allowing a certain amount of power connections. Being able to plugin, load up the crock pot then let it simmer all day allows you to focus on the game and having a good time!

How do you keep things warm at a tailgate?

A lot of times vehicles will have a plugin available, allowing you to be able to use your crock pot to keep things warm.

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