Description
Make hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Baked Beans with a blend of beans, savory bacon, and zesty sauces. This simple dish is perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces bacon
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can northern white beans
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup spicy BBQ sauce
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon…: In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden brown. Use a paper towel to blot out excess grease and allow the bacon to cool.
- Drain the bacon grease, leaving just a small amount in the pan: Drain the bacon grease, leaving just a small amount in the pan. Add in the diced onion and sauté for about 5-8 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown. During the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic.
- In your slow cooker, add the drained and…: In your slow cooker, add the drained and rinsed pinto, kidney, and northern white beans. Include the cooked bacon along with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Stir in the ketchup, molasses, BBQ sauce, brown…: Stir in the ketchup, molasses, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard until you have a well-combined mixture.
- Cover with the lid and set your slow…: Cover with the lid and set your slow cooker to cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
Notes
Beans can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. For vegetarian beans, omit bacon and switch to a plant-based alternative.
Cook Time: 6-7 hours
Total Time: 6-7 hours and 10 minutes
The displayed total follows the reference recipe’s high-setting method. The cooking instructions also allow 3–4 hours on high or 6–7 hours on low; allow additional time for the slower option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg