Crock Pot Baked Beans Bananza

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1887.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.5

Total Fat 42.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 6071.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.2g	0%
Total Sugars 158.7g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589.3mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 3828.4mg	0%

*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: 20.2%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 67.5%