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Easy Crock Pot Baked Beans

by Donya Mullins June 17, 2022 41 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Slow-Cooked, sweet and savory baked beans with brown sugar and bacon is a side dish recipe that’s pure perfection! For any cookout, barbecue, or summer party, these Easy Crock Pot Baked Beans will be a hit.

Crock Pot Baked Beans made with bacon and brown suger is the perfect summer side dish for cookouts, parties and potlucks.


If you don’t mind, I think we should just get straight to it regarding this recipe. These homemade, slow-cooked baked beans are:

  • Tender and full of amazing flavor from brown sugar and bacon, with just the right amount of seasoning.
  • Slow-cooked in the Crock Pot, so your kitchen is cool during the hot summer months.
  • Easy to prep since everything is loaded into the Crock Pot, stirred, then cooked.
  • Prepared with “hands-free” cooking, allowing me to get on with my day!
  • Great for when you are feeding a crowd because the recipe is super easy to double.
  • Perfect for any summer holiday party, family cookout, or covered dish supper. But why stop there! They are great for game day or tailgating, too.
Beans, bacon, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and garlic powder for Crock Pot Baked Beans

What You Need To Make These Baked Beans

  • Canned Baked Beans – I use Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
  • BBQ Sauce – use your favorite brand. I like Sweet Baby Ray’s Original
  • Chopped Onion
  • Ketchup
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Brown Sugar
  • Honey
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cooked Bacon
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How Long Do Baked Beans Cook In The Crock Pot?

There are 2 temps and cooking times you can use for cooking this recipe.

  • LOW – 5-6 hours
  • HIGH – 3-4
Ladle full of Crock Pot Baked Beans to serve at any summer gathering.

Can Pork And Beans Be Used Instead Of Canned Baked Beans?

Yep, absolutely. You will need to alter the recipe just a bit, though. Since the pork and beans do not have any added sugar, you’ll need to increase the amount of brown sugar to ½ cup and the honey to 3 tablespoons.

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Crock Pot Baked Beans made with bacon and brown suger is the perfect summer side dish for cookouts, parties and potlucks.

How To Customize This Recipe To Your Liking

This recipe is super easy to customize. Here are a few ideas:

  • Make it vegetarian by leaving out the bacon.
  • Want more heat? Add in cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or maybe even some chipotle seasoning for an extra kick.
  • Bump up the veggies with diced red and green peppers.
  • Add in turkey bacon, cooked ground sausage, or beef to turn it into a main dish..
Crock Pot Baked Beans made with bacon and brown suger is the perfect summer side dish for cookouts, parties and potlucks.

Tips For Storing And Reheating

For leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.

Crock Pot Baked Beans is also a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. After making the recipes, let the beans cool, then place them in a freezer-safe container. The baked beans can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator, then warm in the crock pot or on the stovetop.

Crock Pot Baked Beans made with bacon and brown suger is the perfect summer side dish for cookouts, parties and potlucks.

Great Recipes To Serve With Homemade Crock Pot Baked Beans

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4.97 from 55 votes

Easy Crock Pot Baked Beans

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 servings
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Slow-Cooked, sweet and savory baked beans with brown sugar and bacon is a side dish recipe that's pure perfection! For any cookout, barbecue, or summer party, these Easy Crock Pot Baked beans will be a hit.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 28 ounce cans baked beans (do not drain)
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 slices bacon – chopped (I used my precooked bacon but you can use uncooked just cut into small pieces)
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a slow cooker, add beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, sugar, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, chopped bacon, and garlic powder. Stir to combine, then place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • When done, stir, and sprinkle on additional cooked chopped bacon if desired. Serve hot.
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  1. Renate

    September 17, 2023 at 5:32 am

    How long to cook if doubling recipe?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      September 18, 2023 at 4:10 pm

      About 15 -20 minutes longer.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. dee/dolores robinson

    August 30, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    dear donya thanks for your great recipes making 2 for supper today sending a hug

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      August 31, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Kathy

    August 17, 2023 at 11:10 am

    Love this recipe!! Not only is it easy to make but also delicious!!!

    Reply
  4. Tonya

    August 13, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Hey Loves,

    I absolutely LOVE this recipe! Did just make a very slight change.. I simply double the bacon that is called for . Lol.. because as the saying goes, “EVERY THING IS BETTER WITH BACON” and then I sautéed my onions and a bit of garlic along with the chopped bacon.. allowing them to cook all together until the bacon was crisp, and the onions were translucent..Simply drain the bacon grease and put bacon, onions and garlic on a paper plate lined with paper towels to absorb grease, and proceed with the dish.. Such an absolutely amazing dish. So easy to make, so very economical.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
  5. Nancy Feeney

    August 7, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    Best and easiest baked beans I’ve ever made! I did add chopped grean pepper to the mix. It’s my go to recipe now!

    Reply
  6. Kim

    July 15, 2023 at 11:24 am

    Just curious…did you triple ALL ingredients? I’m doing the same for an event tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      July 16, 2023 at 4:26 pm

      Sure! It doubles and triples easily.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Zaria

    July 9, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    My family loved it, but I just had to make it with some rice. It’s delicious! Thank you

    Reply
  8. Anne

    July 4, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    I am making these today for our 4th of July dinner. I just tried them (they’re still cooking in the slow cooker) and WOW! These are AMAZING! I would have never thought to add barbecue sauce or honey but those additions are just so good. I also used precooked Costco bacon bits. Thanks for such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      July 4, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you, Anne! So glad you are cooking along with me.
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Anne

        July 5, 2023 at 2:18 am

        My family RAVED about these beans and said they are the BEST ones I have ever made so yeah, GOOD!! I am following your recipes for SURE!

        Reply
  9. renee

    June 21, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    What kind of beans ?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      June 21, 2023 at 9:06 pm

      Which ever kind you like, it doesn’t really matter. Thank you so much for the terrific rating.
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Amber

        July 10, 2023 at 10:07 am

        Can you give and example of what beans please? As a first timer it would be helpful to know what brand may be good?

        Reply
        • Donya Mullins

          July 10, 2023 at 1:43 pm

          I use Bushes baked beans.
          Good luck, you’ll do great with the recipe.
          ~Donya

          Reply
  10. Adrienne Dahlin

    June 18, 2023 at 2:53 pm

    I made a triple batch of these beans yesterday for a BBQ event at our yacht club and people LOVED them. We had a competition BBQ chef come in to make the meats so the sides had to stand up and this recipe did in spades. So many said these were the best baked beans they have ever had! A couple of notes, I omitted the mustard because our club galley was out of stock, used Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, and sauted the onions and bacon together before adding to the crock pot.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      June 18, 2023 at 9:14 pm

      Adrienne, YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY! Thank you so much for sharing and I so, so appreciate the great rating. Oh, and next time, invite me to the party! 😉
      ~Donya

      Reply
  11. Dorothy

    June 7, 2023 at 7:06 am

    I’d like to add northern and cannellini beans. Your thoughts, please.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      June 7, 2023 at 9:21 am

      Sure.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  12. Cindy

    June 5, 2023 at 8:15 pm

    Could you please tell me if its ok to double this recipe?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      June 7, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Sure, go for it!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  13. Linda Booth

    June 5, 2023 at 7:43 am

    The beans are so delicious! Doubled the recipe andI took them to a neighborhood cookout and everyone loved them! The only problem was they didn’t seem to cook down a lot and there was too much liquid left when they were done. Did I do something wrong? I did add some cornstarch mixed with a little water a couple of times at the end when the cooking time was up and that helped.
    Any other suggestions? I will definitely make again! They were a hit!!

    Reply
  14. Lori

    May 29, 2023 at 8:57 am

    Thank you…they were sooooo good.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks for the terrific rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  15. Darla

    May 28, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Made this for a cook out.
    Everyone loved the dish . I will make this dish again.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for the outstanding rating.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  16. Kim

    May 21, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    A friend asked me to bring baked beans to cookout. Am not a big fan of baked beans. Checked around and found this recipe. Sounded great along with reviews. Big plus was crock pot. Recipe easy and many compliments! Will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:35 pm

      This makes me so happy! Thank you for the terrific rating.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  17. Hagan Mark

    May 18, 2023 at 3:28 pm

    Super easy to make haven’t tried still cooking

    Reply
  18. RC*

    May 16, 2023 at 10:31 pm

    What size crock pot was used to make these Beans?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      6 quart

      Reply
  19. Diane

    May 15, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    My husband loved these..he kept sneaking spoonfuls..I had to scold him we were taking them to my son’s for a cookout everyone loved them..I’m making some for just for my husband today..thanks

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 15, 2023 at 5:42 pm

      Haha! That has happened here before. I’m thrilled you liked the recipe and thank you for the outstanding rating.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  20. Luana

    March 29, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    OMG these baked beans are DELICIOUS !!!!! I just made them & the smell drove us crazy while they were cooking in the crock pot ! Took 5 minutes to throw together. DELICIOUS !!! *****

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      March 30, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Thank you, Luana! You’ve made my day. I really appreciate the outstanding rating as well.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  21. dolores V robinson

    July 29, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Oh yum this recipe is great even smells good while cooking I love your recipes i’m 89 years old so i’m using the crock pot more sending you a big hug

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 30, 2022 at 11:28 am

      Hey there Dolores!
      My goodness, reading your comment has made my day, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and my other Crock Pot recipes! I completely agree with you, the Crock Pot works like magic, it gives you all those fantastic slow cooked flavors without having to worry about babysitting the oven. If you enjoyed this recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, they make a phenomenal main dish for any occasion! Thank you so much for your kind words of support, if you ever have any questions about a dish I’d be more than happy to help!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  22. Kathi Brill

    June 18, 2022 at 6:54 am

    We always take these to the neighborhood festivals. We always take home an empty crock! We always use a crock liner so clean-up is a breeze. I also use the bacon cooked.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      June 20, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      This recipe is perfect for neighborhood parties, I agree! Thank you for following and for your great rating!! You’ve made my day.
      Have a wonderful summer,
      ~Donya

      Reply

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