Slow-cooked, sweet, and savory baked beans with brown sugar and bacon are a side dish recipe that’s pure perfection! These easy Crock Pot Baked Beans will be a hit for any cookout, barbecue, or summer party.

If you love easy make-ahead recipes, you must try my Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs and Easy Oven Fried Chicken.

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

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Want to know my secret for making amazing slow-cooked baked beans? I start with canned beans. Yep. This shortcut, along with just the right combination of simple ingredients, takes this recipe to a whole new level, and people go crazy for them!

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, your kitchen is cool during the hot summer months.
Easy to prep since everything is loaded into the Crock Pot, stirred, and then cooked.
This comfort food classic is great for feeding a crowd because it’s easy to double.
These saucy baked beans are perfect for any summer holiday party, family cookout, or covered dish supper. But why stop there? They are also great for game day or tailgating.

How Long Do Baked Beans Cook In The Slow Cooker?

You can use 2 temps and cooking times for this recipe:

LOW – 5-6 hours
HIGH – 3-4 hours

What You Need To Make Baked Beans In The Crock Pot

Beans, bacon, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and garlic powder for Crock Pot 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
Crispy Cooked Bacon

Variations And Additions

Make it vegetarian by leaving out the bacon.
Want more heat? Add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or chipotle seasoning for an extra kick. You can all use Candied Jalapenos.
Bump up the veggies with diced red and green peppers.
Add turkey bacon, cooked ground sausage, or beef to turn it into a main dish.

How To Make Baked Beans In A Crock Pot

Ladle full of Crock Pot Baked Beans to serve at any summer gathering.

Add beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, sugar, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, chopped bacon, and garlic powder to the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir to combine, then cover the slow cooker with the lid.
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.

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.

Tips For Storing And Freezing

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.

What To Serve With Homemade Crock Pot Baked Beans