I made 5 game-day appetizers in my slow cooker. The Buffalo wings were a major crowd pleaser.

I loved every recipe, but the crispy and juicy Buffalo wings really impressed me.

Erin McDowell/Insider Game day is the perfect time to use your slow cooker for easy, hands-off recipes.

I made five game-day foods in my Crock-Pot, including creamy queso dip and mac and cheese.

I loved every recipe, but the crispy and juicy Buffalo wings really impressed me.

Football season is back, and Sundays are once again reserved for touchdowns, quality time with family and friends, and an all-important game-day snack spread.

In a bid to find simple game-day foods that didn't require hours in the kitchen, I decided to test five slow-cooker recipes.

I've made classics like Buffalo chicken dip countless times in my Crock-Pot , but this time I branched out with options like spicy wings, meatballs, and mac and cheese.

Every dish impressed me, though the wings were the clear MVP.

Here's how I made five game-day appetizers in a slow cooker.

The first game-day recipe I made was classic Italian meatballs.

Erin McDowell/Business Insider These slow-cooker meatballs from Chef Savvy are an easy, versatile game-day option.

Serve them in tomato sauce, pile them into rolls for meatball subs, or pair them with pasta.

I used a store-bought beef-and-pork meatball mix, but the rest of the ingredients are pantry staples.

It's best to mix the ingredients by hand in the bowl to ensure the eggs, breadcrumbs, and meat are well incorporated.