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Slow Cooker Baked Beans: Comfort Food! Baked beans: master this classic side dish with our easy slow cooker recipe. Enjoy tender, sweet, and savory beans perfec

Slow Cooker Baked Beans: Comfort Food!

Baked beans: master this classic side dish with our easy slow cooker recipe. Enjoy tender, sweet, and savory beans perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 pound small dried white beans
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 32-ounce box vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add the onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Transfer the softened onions to a crock pot, add the remaining ingredients, and stir thoroughly to combine.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

- For best results, soak your dried white beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve texture. If you're short on time, a quick soak can be done by boiling beans for 5 minutes, then letting them rest off heat for an hour. This ensures the baked beans cook evenly.
- Don't skip the sautéing of the onion; it builds the foundational flavor for your baked beans. A good base makes all the difference.
- Cook the beans until they are truly tender, not just soft. This might mean extending the cooking time by an hour or two depending on your slow cooker and the age of your beans. Taste testing is key.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.