Best Ever Baked Beans Crock Pot Recipe

These baked beans are a family favorite, even converting the biggest bean skeptics! The secret? Smoky bacon and crispy French fried onions add unbelievable flavor. Make them in your slow cooker for ultimate convenience or bake them in the oven for a faster meal. Get ready for the most delicious baked beans you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 501 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.1 (14 Reviews)
Best Ever Baked Beans Crock Pot

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Best Ever Baked Beans Crock Pot

  • Navy Beans
  • Sugar
  • Vinegar
  • Brown Mustard
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup French fried onions

How to Make Best Ever Baked Beans Crock Pot

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. In a large bowl or your crockpot, combine the beans, bacon grease, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir well to combine.
  4. If using a crock-pot, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until beans are tender.
  5. If using an oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the bean mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  6. In the last 15 minutes of cooking (crockpot or oven), stir in the crumbled bacon and French fried onions.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

34g

Carbs

20g

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