In just a few minutes, get this Slow Cooker Baked Beans recipe into the crock pot to set it and forget it. Tender, sweet and perfectly flavored baked beans in no time at all.
Slow Cooker Baked Beans is made with 4 types of beans simmered with brown sugar, bacon, and more! An Easy Baked Bean recipe the whole family will love.
Aw, beans. I know what song you are singing in your head because I am singing the same one! Beans are a traditional cookout side dish.
While it is super easy to pop open a can of baked beans, but it is equally easy to make your own.
Make sure to PIN Slow Cooker Baked Beans!
Slow Cooker Baked Beans breaks my “10 minute set it and forget it” rule, but not by much. Only because of making delicious bacon and I’ll do just about anything for bacon.
However, I guess if they are made in a slow cooker, they are really simmered beans instead of baked beans, but you get the drift.
A medley of 4 different types of beans are slow cooked with bacon, brown sugar and mustard to make a flavorful side dish.
You can also make slow cooker baked beans with dry beans instead of canned. On this date I didn’t have the time to start with dry beans, however you can modify the recipe.
Start with 2 cups of each type of dry beans. Put them all in a large bowl, cover with water and set in the fridge for 6-8 hours. Pick up where the recipe starts off for the same results!
More slow cooker recipes:
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- Slow Cooker Garlic Dill Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Questions you might have about how to make baked beans:
Can I freeze baked beans? You sure can! Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
Can I use just one type of bean? You can use one, four or anything between. I like to use a variety because it looks prettier and each bean as its own unique texture and taste.
These are my favorite types of beans:
- Great Northern
- White Beans
- Pink Pinto Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Black Beans
- Navy Beans
Can I omit bacon? You can omit the bacon, but this adds saltiness to the dish, so I would recommend adding a little salt to balance it.
Can baked beans be made ahead of time? Sure! Beans are such a sturdy ingredient and can withstand a lot, including being made ahead and reheating. However, as with most recipes, they are best eaten within 24 hours of cooking.
How do I reheat baked beans? Like I said above, they are pretty sturdy, so you take your pick of how to reheat them. Saucepan, crock pot, skillet, cast iron, baking dish, oven or even the microwave. It is pretty hard to hurt them!
Can I use dry, raw beans instead of canned beans? You sure can! I just usually don’t have the time.
Start with 2 cups of each type of dry beans. Put them all in a large bowl, cover with water and set in the fridge for 6-8 hours. Pick up where the recipe starts off for the same results!
Can I make these on the stovetop instead of a crockpot? You sure can! Just place all of your ingredients into a large saucepan or Dutch oven and simmer for 2 hours.
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 15 ounces white beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces pinto beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces light red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces maple bacon , cooked and drained
Instructions
- Add white, pinto, light red kidney, black beans, ketchup, light brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce and bacon to slow cooker.
- Give it a couple of quick stirs and then cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Great recipe. I added a pound of ground beef to this. It’s a hit at summer grill outs and good enough for a meal in the winter time.
Oh, wow! Great idea!
I don’t have a slow cooker. How can I modify this to make in a dutch oven on the stove top?
Very simple solution. Using a crock pot is basically just cooking on the lowest setting possible. Follow the same directions, but place into a large Dutch oven or enamel pot on the lowest simmer your cook top will allow. Cook for the same amount of time. Enjoy!
I”m disapointed you didn’t start with dry beans
On this date I didn’t have the time to start with dry beans, however you can modify the recipe. Start with 2 cups of each type of dry beans. Put them all in a large bowl, cover with water and set in the fridge for 6-8 hours. Pick up where the recipe starts off for the same results!