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    Home » Sides » Best Crock Pot Baked Beans

    Best Crock Pot Baked Beans

    Published: Jun 15, 2020 · Modified: Sep 11, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Crock Pot Baked Beans are the way to go! Once you try these, you’ll never eat them straight from the can again. Great for summer BBQs and game-day parties!

    serving spoon stuck into a bowl of baked beans

    Original post: September 2017 | Post updated: June 2020

    Why This Recipe Works

    Baked Beans. I have always enjoyed them, but I’ve never enjoyed them enough to make them from scratch. I eat baked beans at other people’s gatherings, but not my own. ‘Know what I mean?

    This recipe is a total game changer. I will be making these often. Slow cooking your next batch of beans is definitely the way to go.

    I wish I could adequately explain how delicious they are. This is the perfect side dish to bring to a game-day party or summer bbq.

    How To Make Crockpot Baked Beans

    beans, ketchup, onions, mustard and bacon in a crockpot

    STEP 1

    Add the following ingredients to a slow cooker:

    • Cooked and chopped bacon
    • Kidney beans
    • 2 cans of pork and beans
    • Yellow onion
    • Brown sugar
    • Ketchup
    • Mustard
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Salt and pepper

    STEP 2

    Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir a few times throughout the cooking process, if possible.

    baked beans cooked and mixed together in a crockpot

    Recipe Notes

    • Cook the bacon on the stove top or in the oven! My favorite way to cook a pound of bacon is by placing it in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
    • Replace bacon with cooked ground beef or sausage, if desired.
    • Kidney beans can be replaced with pinto, cannillini, navy beans or great northern beans.
    • Add up to 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce to add an extra zing to the recipe.
    • A few drops of liquid smoke add a nice smoky flavor to this dish.
    • If you have leftover ham from a ham bone, chop some up and throw it in!
    • For a sweet touch, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
    • And for fun, how about throwing in some sliced hot dogs!

    How To Make Baked Beans in an Instant Pot

    Yes, you definitely can! This recipe is made from scratch using dry beans with NO SOAKING required! The Instant Pot transforms baked beans into a flavorful side dish!

    The beans cook perfectly every time. Perfect party food or side for any meal or gathering!

    spoon sticking out of a bowl of crock pot baked beans

    Are Baked Beans Good for You

    Beans provide fiber and protein, but when they’re combined with bacon and sugar they are not considered a “healthy” dish. It leans to the side of indulgent comfort, which is why it is a great party food as opposed to being a weekly staple.

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    serving bowl filled with baked beans

    Crock Pot Baked Beans

    Baked Beans in the slow cooker is the way to go! Once you try these, you'll never eat them straight from the can again. Great for summer BBQs and game-day parties!

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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb bacon cooked and chopped
    • 15 oz kidney beans
    • 30 oz pork and beans 2 cans
    • 1 yellow onion chopped, substitute white onion
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 2 tbsp mustard
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Mix well and cook on Low heat for 6-7 hours or High heat for 3-4 hours. Stir a few times throughout the cooking process, if possible.

    Notes

    Cook the bacon on the stove top or in the oven! My favorite way to cook a pound of bacon is by placing it in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
    Replace bacon with cooked ground beef or sausage, if desired.
    Kidney beans can be replaced with pinto, cannillini, navy beans or great northern beans.
    Add up to 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce to add an extra zing to the recipe.
    A few drops of liquid smoke add a nice smoky flavor to this dish.
    If you have leftover ham from a ham bone, chop some up and throw it in!
    For a sweet touch, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
    And for fun, how about throwing in some sliced hot dogs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. meg

      May 29, 2022 at 6:11 am

      i think i am missing something, my kidney beans are still very hard after the full 8 hours in the crockpot on low. great flavor, but they’re not edible. what have i don’t wrong?

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      • Megan Porta

        June 02, 2022 at 1:37 am

        Hi Meg,

        It sounds like you used uncooked kidney beans. This recipe is using a 15oz can of kidney beans that are already cooked. You can for sure use uncooked beans but this recipe doesn’t account for cooking them while in the crock pot at this time. Hope that helps! Sorry for the confusion.

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    2. Vicki

      June 16, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Sounds good!

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