11 game-day foods you can make in a slow cooker

• A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for game day.
• From dips to ribs and spicy wings, game-day appetizers can easily be made in a slow cooker.
• Chili is another easy and hearty slow-cooker recipe to make before you watch the game.

Football season is in full swing, and whether you’re watching for the actual sports or just want to see what expensive outfit Taylor Swift is wearing to watch the Chiefs, that also means a whole lot of game-day cooking. 

However, you don’t have to spend the day sweating over a hot stove to serve game-day favorites like Buffalo Chicken dip, ribs, or hot wings.

Business Insider spoke with Sarah Olson, the author of “The Magical Slow Cooker,” about her go-to game-day recipes. These recipes can all be made in a slow cooker, allowing you to throw everything into your Crock-Pot and get back to the game.

Here are 11 game-day foods you can make in a slow cooker.