Crockpot Baked Beans

These easy crockpot baked beans are sweet, savory and one of the best barbeque side dishes! Brown sugar, bacon and beans are slow-cooked for an irresistible crowd-pleasing hit.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Servings:

Ingredients

2 (22-ounce) cans baked beans , I used the Bush Grillin flavor
¼ cup ketchup , or BBQ sauce (I like to do half and half)
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika , plus more to taste
2 to 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar , plus more to taste
½ teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
4-6 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled, optional

Instructions

Pour the can of beans into the crockpot. Stir in the ketchup (and/or BBQ sauce), mustard, paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until combined.
Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or high 2 hours.
Just before serving, add the bacon, if using. Set the crockpot to warm until ready to serve.

Notes

Variations: If you have extra time and want to add extra flavor, try of these variations below.

Sauté 1 Tablespoon oil, 1 onion (diced), 1 bell pepper (diced) and 3 cloves garlic over medium heat. Then mix in with the beans before cooking.
Want more tang? Add in 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
Add some spice by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder.
Add in cooked meat like smoked sausage slices or cooked ground sausage.

Storage: Once cooled, store beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Freeze: These freeze well up to 3 months. Keep stored in an airtight container making sure to leave a little extra room for expansion.

To reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight if frozen, and reheat on the stovetop on low-medium heat until heated through. If you've got an entire batch you made ahead of time, feel free to use the slow cooker to warm it through and serve right from there.

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