FAST 5: Slow Cooker Dips for Easy Entertaining
Entertaining doesn't have to be stressful! Here are some recipes you can throw together in your crock-pot.
![Corn and Jalapeño Dip - © Damn Delicious](/cache/externalMedia/b6/bd/85/d2/img_8189edit.jpg/624x936.jpg)
Corn and Jalapeño Dip - © Damn Delicious
For a spicy start to the party, look no further. Spiked with jalapeños and pepper jack cheese, this corn dip is just the right amount of hot to satisfy all the spice-lovers on the guestlist.
![5-Ingredient White Queso - © The Baking Fairy](/cache/externalMedia/0f/5b/43/63/white_queso03-682x1024.png/624x937.png)
5-Ingredient White Queso - © The Baking Fairy
A queso dip that doesn't use Velveeta? Yes, it really does exist! This 5-ingredient dip is as easy as throwing the ingredients in the slow cooker and pressing start. Here's the recipe.
![Buffalo Chicken Dip - © Gimme Some Oven](/uploads/externalMedia/7d/2f/68/45/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-5.jpg)
Buffalo Chicken Dip - © Gimme Some Oven
Maybe it's not socially acceptable to just eat chips and dip for dinner, but if it were...we would definitely help ourselves with this dip. Taste the crock-pot magic for yourself: here's the recipe.
![Spinach and Artichoke Dip - © Home Cooking Memories](/uploads/externalMedia/d7/30/ca/61/slow-cooker-spinach-and-artichoke-dip-recipe-sq1.jpg)
Spinach and Artichoke Dip - © Home Cooking Memories
Ever tried to make this restaurant favorite at home? It's so easy in a slow cooker! Try the recipe.
![Chicken Enchilada Dip - © Dinner Then Dessert](/cache/externalMedia/34/d2/94/c4/slow-cooker-chicken-enchilada-dip-4.jpg/624x936.jpg)
Chicken Enchilada Dip - © Dinner Then Dessert
You'd probably better sample this one before you serve it at your party, because we doubt there will be leftovers... Here's the recipe!
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Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Water
Filling:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Method
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
- In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.
- Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat.
- Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet.
- Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles.
- Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle.
- Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
- Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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