5 Easy Crock Pot Tailgate Recipes Sure to Get the Party Started

Tailgating is an American pastime that brings friends and families together for good food, drinks and socializing. Key to these events are the tailgate snacks and spread, and making sure they are delicious, sharable and convenient. Fetch has gathered the quintessential tailgating recipes you can easily make right in your crockpot to eliminate the hassle of traditional cooking. 

Check out our favorite crock pot tailgate recipes, and be sure to download Fetch to start earning rewards on your entire grocery list.

How to use Fetch to earn rewards on tailgate recipe ingredients

Fetch has offers on lots of the ingredients on your tailgate recipe shopping list. Here’s how to to start earning rewards with the app:

• Offers on Fetch brands: Check out our Fetch-exclusive offers in the app from your favorite brands.
• Boosted brands: When you open the app, you’ll see a collection of Boosted brands at the bottom of the Discover tab. Peruse the brands picked for you, and take advantage of extra points per dollar on when you purchase those brands.
• Fetch Shop: Use this integration to complete your online shopping through the Fetch app, and you will be able to collect points per dollar spent. 

All those Fetch Points you earn can then be redeemed for free gift cards that you can use to help fund your next tailgate party!

5 easy crock pot recipes perfect for tailgating

Recipes for the perfect tailgating party hinge on taste and convenience. Whether you are huddling outside in the cold with your pals, or preparing to (responsibly) have a few beers, you will want a hearty baselayer in your stomach. Fetch has rounded up the ultimate lineup of tailgating party recipe ideas the whole squad can enjoy!

Cocktail meatballs recipe

Delicious and easily transferred and served, cocktail meatballs are a guaranteed hit. If you’re pinched for time, you can pick up a bag of Cooked Perfect Meatballs, but if you can plan ahead, try out this simple recipe!

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup dried bread crumbs
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup shortening
• 12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
• 1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, bread crumbs and salt. Mix well and shape into meatballs. 
2. Add shortening to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and place meatballs on paper towels for excess shortening to drain off.
3. To the skillet, add jelly and chili sauce and heat. Continue stirring until jelly is melted.. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir them in the sauce to coat. 
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Little smokies recipe

Tasty and easy to eat, little smokies in a spiced, sugary sauce are the ultimate tailgating protein, and you can find special offers on Kraft sauces to help you earn rewards on this recipe. Check out this “dump” recipe, which is a true set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker dish.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
• ½ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 (16 ounce) packages little wieners

Directions:

1. Directly into your slow cooker bowl, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion and wieners. 
2. Set on LOW and cook for two hours or until ready to serve.

Two-ingredient pulled pork recipe

Do not be deterred by the cook time for this pulled pork recipe because prep time is next to nothing, and the results are so worth it!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 7 hrs 45 mins

Total Time: 8 hrs

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (2.5 lbs)
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce–we love Kraft!
• 8 large sandwich buns (for serving)
• Water as needed

Directions:

1. Place the pork loin in your slow cooker and add enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl.
2. Set on LOW and cook for 7 hours. 
3. Remove meat and transfer it to a bowl to shred. (Pro tip: use two forks to claw the meat apart).
4. Return meat to the slow cooker and stir in barbeque sauce.
5. Continue warming on LOW for 45 minutes to an hour before serving.

Slow cooker chili con queso recipe

Weather is always a big question mark when tailgating, which is why fresh toppings on this warm chili con queso recipe with some salty Tostitos will always hit the spot. 

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs, 5 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 package (2 lbs) loaf cheese
• 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 cup cooked beef crumbles with taco seasoning
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Tortilla chips
• Desired toppings (we recommend scallions, jalapenos, pico de gallo, sour cream, or guacamole!)

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, combine cheese, milk, seasoned beef and chili powder.
2. Cook on LOW for three hours or until the cheese is fully melted, stirring occasionally.
3. Pro tip: turn your slow cooker to WARM and top your dip with desired garnishes right into the slow cooker to retain heat and consistency. 

Hot spinach dip recipe

Add a little greenery to the rich and cheesy menu with this stellar hot spinach dip recipe! This substantial dip is a great vegetarian offering, and can be served with various chips, breads or veggies. 

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1.5 hrs

Total Time: 1 hr, 40 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 oz) bag fresh of spinach
• 1 (7.5 oz) container garlic-and-herb-flavored cream cheese
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
• 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 3 cloves of garlic
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• Pita chips

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, add spinach and a small amount of water.
2. Heated over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until visibly wilted. 
3. Drain spinach and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 
5. Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper. 
6. Stir in spinach to combine, and transfer mixture to your slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on LOW heat for at least an hour or until heated through. 
8. We recommend serving with pita chips or crudités!

Use Fetch to turn your crockpot tailgate recipes into piping hot rewards

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