Crock Pot Baked Beans Bananza

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Baked Beans Bananza recipe—a hearty, slow-cooked dish bursting with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Perfect for potlucks or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines tender navy beans with crispy thick-cut bacon, caramelized onions, and a rich sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard. Infused with smoky paprika and a hint of apple cider vinegar, these baked beans are slow-simmered to perfection in your crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with minimal effort. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and ideal for make-ahead meals, this crowd-pleasing side pairs wonderfully with barbecue dishes, grilled meats, or a classic slice of cornbread.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 4 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it cool before crumbling into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

2. In the same skillet, cook the diced onion in the bacon drippings over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. In the insert of your crock pot, combine the navy beans, cooked onions, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

4. Stir in the crumbled bacon and water until all ingredients are evenly mixed.

5. Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 5 hours (or on high heat for 3 hours), stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

6. After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

7. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own with bread or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (276.3g)

Calories		357
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.2 g	13%
	Saturated Fat	3.0 g	15%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		1062 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		55.0 g	20%
	Dietary Fiber	7.2 g	26%
	Total Sugars	33.2 g
Protein		14.1 g	28%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		102 mg	8%
Iron		3.0 mg	17%
Potassium		603 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 546 cal (24.8%%)

Protein: 338 cal (15.3%%)

Carbs: 1321 cal (59.9%%)