Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Crock pot baked beans in a grey bowl with a wooden spoon in it.

4.86 from 14 votes

These easy Baked Beans in the slow cooker combine the classic BBQ flavor with smoky bacon to create an easy baked beans recipe that explodes with sweet, savory, smoky flavor in every bite. It's the classic summer or potluck side made even easier!

Prep Time20

Cook Time4

Total Time1 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 cup white onion (diced)
½ cup green bell pepper (diced)
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
½ cup bbq sauce
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until it is crispy and golden brown. Drain off grease and saute onions and green peppers until they are soft. About 5-6 minutes. Then add veggies and bacon to the Crockpot.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the Crockpot and mix until well combined.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours and on low for 6-7 hours.
Serve while hot and enjoy!

Notes

Cook Your Bacon First. Raw bacon in the crock pot may end up soft and rubbery so it's best to cook it first.

Keep Warm in the Crock Pot. When serving for a party on game day or other gathering, leave the beans in the crock pot on warm to keep them warm during serving.

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