12 Slow Cooker Dips That Are Rich, Creamy Perfection

On some level we’re all Oliver Putnam from Only Murders in the Building, someone who never met a dip he didn’t like. But at this time of year, we’ll take it hot — as in, hot dip. A hot dip somehow feels like you put more effort in, and it certainly satisfies on a prematurely blustery night. But just because it’s hot doesn’t mean you had to break a sweat to make it. On the contrary, your slow cooker is your best friend in prepping a hot dip, letting you literally just throw everything in, and then holding it at the right temperature until you run out of every last dipper. So if you’re ready to dive into this genre of dip, look no further than this list of our favorite hot, slow cooker dips.

When you want to make dip your dinner, Oliver, look no further than one like this. It’s as if you took everything that goes inside an enchilada and translated it to a hot dip. Tortilla chips are a natural partner, but you can also serve it with warmed tortillas for a DIY enchilada experience.

You might get some audible gasps of happiness when this dip arrives. It’s topped with cupping pepperoni, so though it’s in a slow cooker, it looks like an actual pizza. Serve with focaccia and/or garlic knots (#snacktimedreams) to revel in absolute pizza heaven.

Trisha Yearwood truly brings a “throw everything in and forget it” dip to the party. This one is reminiscent of elote, the Mexican street corn that’s zesty and cheesy. Give it a stir after about an hour of cook time, then let it go for another two. Some fresh cilantro scattered over the top right before serving will brighten it up.

This dip takes everything you love about the takeout classic (creamy crab filling in a fried wonton) and turns it into a hot dip. Yes, you’ll have to do some deep-frying here if you want those wonton chips to be just right, but the dip is so no-effort that you can just focus on that. Rice crackers and veggie strips complement all those cheesy/sea aromas, too.

Buffalo chicken dip has become the new must-have of game days everywhere, arguably eclipsing the chicken wing in importance (prove me wrong). But let’s level with each other: We really just want to house this dip, but sometimes it’s so filling you can’t get more than a few chips in. (And sometimes, for those of us who don’t fill up fast, we go a little deeper than we’d like.) Enter this version, that’s ever-so-slightly lighter than your usual. Trust us — it’s so incredibly flavorful, no one will even notice that some of the ingredients are reduced-fat.

And sometimes, you just want the queso! This nacho sauce will delight anyone who loves movie nachos, eating from the plastic partitioned container in a darkened theater. Dip as-is or serve with any Tex-Mex dish that just begs for more nacho vibes.

This dip is based on the popular Korean corn cheese, almost like elotes given a Korean twist. Gochujang and gochugaru add their signature chile heat and sweetness, while rich Japanese-style mayo and mozzarella keep it gooey and creamy. Make sure to have extra chips on hand for this one.

Variations on this spinach-artichoke dip have been classic for decades, but most recipes have you bake and then serve. This version requires zero babysitting, and you can be sure it will stay hot up until the last swipe. That creamy-salty combo of spinach and artichokes will win the party every time — we love it with crusty bread, pita or pita chips, tortilla chips, ruffled potato chips, veggie sticks — everything, basically.

If queso and chile got married, this dish, from Katie Lee Biegel, would be the product. You’ve got everyone’s favorite vat of molten cheese, but enhanced with ground beef for some meatiness and toothsome texture. You’ll love throwing it together — just about 15 minutes of hands-on cooking time, then letting the slow cooker do the rest.

Chile queso part 2! Ree Drummond brings a version of the cheesy dip that’s based on chile verde, which gets its tang from a combination of green chiles and tomatillos. This one is vegetarian, so it’s a nice go-with if you want to serve both quesos!

Imagine setting this out at your pumpkin-carving gathering! But no need to get out the candy thermometer — just some soft caramel candies and a slow cooker jump start that creamy goodness. The hosts of The Kitchen offer lots of tips for tasty things to roll your caramel apples in, too.