Crock Pot Baked Beans

This crockpot baked beans recipe combines pork and beans with sweet onion, crispy bacon, and a handful of secret ingredients. It makes tender, slow-cooked beans with an amazing sweet and savory flavor. Best of all, this recipe is super easy to make!

My Take On Crock Pot Baked Beans

I think baked beans are such an underrated side dish, and they can be the star of the meal thanks to this recipe. Ever since I made these baked beans with bacon, it's been my go-to side dish for everything from barbecues to casseroles. 

This slow cooker baked beans recipe combines canned beans with crispy bacon and diced onion, all coated in a savory, tangy, and rich sauce. The beans are slow cooked until perfectly tender, and each bite is loaded with a whole lot of flavor. These really are the best baked beans ever!

It's the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner since prep time is minimal. Plus, these baked beans with bacon make great leftovers, so you can serve them up all week long. Pair them with these fried green tomatoes, parmesan crusted chicken, or rotisserie chicken tacos for the best dinner. 

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to prepare. All you have to do is toss everything in your slow cooker, then let it cook for a few hours, and dinner's served! 

Customizable. You can easily add in or take away anything that you want from these homemade baked beans. This recipe is super versatile, and you can change up the flavor every time you make it.

Everyone always loves it. This is one of those sides that everyone enjoys. You can serve it with just about anything, so there's always a reason to make it!

Ingreidents

This crock pot baked beans recipe is made with really simple ingredients, and I usually have some of them on hand already. So hopefully, you do too!

Check out everything you'll need:

• 1 can pork and beans 
• ½ sweet onion, diced
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. Mustard
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 cup bacon strips, cooked

If you have extra pork and beans, you can use them to make my Grandma Brown's baked beans recipe next! And if you have extra bacon and sauce ingredients, definitely check out my baked bean casserole too!

How To Make Crock Pot Baked Beans

1. Combine the ingredients: Put the canned beans, diced onion, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, honey, onion powder, and cooked bacon in the crock pot. Stir to combine everything together.

2. Cook the beans: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook the beans on low-medium heat for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender.

3. Serve: Give the beans a stir to combine everything, then serve them hot with a garnish of fresh parsley. Enjoy!

My Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Add green bell pepper or jalapeños to the slow cooker for a spicy twist.
• Use any canned baked beans you want , like cannellini beans, black beans, or butter beans.
• Experiment with adding ingredients to the sauce, like apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, or dark brown sugar, for a deeper flavor.
• Make these baked beans vegetarian by leaving out the bacon and swapping pork and beans for regular canned beans.
• Swap the regular bacon for turkey bacon to make a leaner baked bean recipe.
• Make traditional Boston baked beans by swapping bacon for salt pork.

How I Recommend Storing Crock Pot Baked Beans

In the fridge: Store the leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Cool the beans completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze baked beans for up to 2 months.

Reheating: I like to transfer the leftovers to a casserole dish and warm them in the oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes. You can also microwave individual portions in 20-second increments, stirring between each one. Let the frozen beans thaw in the fridge before reheating.

FAQS About This Crock Pot Baked Beans Recipe

What beans should not be cooked in a slow cooker?

Raw kidney beans should never be cooked in a slow cooker. The low temperatures of a slow cooker are not enough to fully cook the toxins out of the beans. If you do use kidney beans, make sure they're canned or fully cooked before adding them to the slow cooker.

Is it safe to cook canned beans in a slow cooker?

Yes, it's safe to cook canned beans in a slow cooker. 

How long do I soak beans

If you're using dried beans in a slow cooker then you'll want to soak them in 3-4 inches of water for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Will baked beans thicken in a crock pot?

Yes, baked beans will thicken slightly in a crock pot. If the beans still look runny after they're cooked, let them rest with the lid removed for 30 minutes before serving.

More Recipes With Beans To Try

• Butter beans
• Popeye's red beans and rice
• Chipotle black beans
• Baked beans with ground beef
• Charro beans