Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe
These Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans are a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld together, creating a comforting and rich dish that is ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (high) or 7 hours 20 minutes (low)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 8 ounces uncooked bacon, diced
Onion and Garlic Mixture:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Beans:
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can northern white beans, rinsed and drained
Sauce:
- 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
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium-low heat until crispy and golden brown. Blot with paper towels and set aside.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for another minute. Set aside.
- Prepare the Beans: In the slow cooker, combine beans, cooked bacon, onion, and garlic.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients: Stir in ketchup, molasses, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Cook the Beans: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Baked Beans, Homemade Baked Beans, BBQ Baked Beans
