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Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans

Published: Jul 5, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jul 6, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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It's Stampede time again and baked beans are a staple around Cowtown during Stampede. And this Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans recipe is the perfect summer side dish because it's so easy! You dump everything into a crockpot and go. It uses canned beans so you don't have to worry about fussing with boiling or soaking dried beans. You can make it in advance, and because it's made in the crockpot, you don't have to heat up your house either!

slow cooker baked beans in pottery with slow cooker in background

Baked beans are also great for bringing along to a potluck, BBQ, family gathering or feeding a crowd. This recipe pairs perfectly with my Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun, Sparkling Strawberry Punch (non alcoholic) with carnival style mini donuts for dessert!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 Main Dishes
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans Recipe
  • 📋More Stampede Recipes

🥘Ingredients

You'll need the following ingredients for this New England baked beans with navy beans recipe:

ingredients for slow cooker new england baked beans in glass bowls, labelled
  • Navy beans (canned)
  • bacon *I use pre-cooked
  • canned diced tomatoes
  • onion 
  • water
  • brown sugar
  • molasses
  • maple syrup*I use low sugar
  • garlic
  • salt
  • dry mustard
  • bay leaf
  • maple extract (optional)

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

These slow cooker baked beans are so easy to make - just put everything in the slow cooker and walk away for 5+ hours!

slow cooker baked beans ingredients in crockpot

Add all ingredients in slow cooker.

Slow cooker baked beans ingredients mixed together in the crockpot

Mix until combined.

slow cooker baked beans cooked in a crockpot with a wooden spoon

Cover and cook on low for on 5.5 hours or until mixture is thickened. Remove bay leaf and add maple extract (optional) before serving.

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Beans - you could use Great Northern beans or use dried beans. You will just need to soak and boil the dried beans
  • Bacon - I use bacon instead of salt pork, which many recipes call for. And I use pre-cooked bacon because it's faster. However, you could use regular bacon or lighten it up with turkey bacon
  • Vegetarian - leave out the bacon, but add a little seasoning salt (½ tsp) and skip the regular salt
  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes or chili powder while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
  • Syrup - if you don't have maple syrup, use regular syrup and add more (½ tsp) maple extract at the end of the cooking process
  • WW friendlier - lighten it up using a turkey bacon, a sugar substitute and sugar-free maple syrup

Although this recipe was adapted from a slow cooker cookbook and called New England Baked Beans, it's really more of a combination of Boston Baked Beans and traditional New England (specifically Vermont) baked beans. Traditionally Boston Baked Beans have salt pork and molasses, but no maple syrup, where as Vermonters have their own version of Baked Beans with bacon instead of salt pork and maple syrup instead of molasses. This recipe uses both maple syrup and molasses, for a sweet flavor, with bacon. You can read more about the history of baked beans HERE.

🥗 Main Dishes

What goes well with baked beans?

These beans are great for bringing along to a summer cookouts or potluck and go great with sandwiches and grilled meats such as:

  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a Bun
  • Maple Cider Grilled Chicken Kabobs
  • Monterey Chicken - Bonanza Copycat
  • Marinated Grilled Maple Lemon Pork
  • Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun (shown below)
  • hot dogs
beef on a bun on a grey plate with coleslaw and beans

💭Top Tip

What to do with leftover baked beans?

  • Beans on toast with eggs- makes a great breakfast! (shown below)
  • Baked bean aioli
  • Spicy bean dip
  • Add to baked potatoes (and top with bacon and cheese)
  • Use in breakfast burritos instead of refried beans
slow cooker baked beans on toast with egg on top and dish of baked beans in the background

🍽Equipment

You'll need a slow cooker (affiliate link) and a knife and cutting board, for this slow cooker baked beans recipe.

🌡️Storage

Store these baked beans in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can freeze these slow cooker baked beans for up to 3 months in a sealed container.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 6 servings so a serving is ⅙ of the recipe. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. A 6 quart crock pot will hold 3x the recipe!

slow cooker baked beans in pottery with slow cooker in background

🦺Food safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov

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Slow cooking gives this delicious baked beans recipe a depth of flavor like no other. So if you are looking for an easy baked beans recipe, you'll love this traditional side dish!

⭐ Reviews

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📋Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans Recipe

This Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans recipe is a quick and easy side dish! It uses canned beans so you don't have to worry about fussing with boiling or soaking dried beans and it can be made in advance. It's perfect for a BBQ or potluck!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, North American
Keyword: baked, beans, New England
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 15 ounce -cans navy beans rinsed
  • 4 slices pre cooked bacon * use chopped
  • ⅔ cup diced tomato drained
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon molasses
  • 4 tablespoon maple syrup * I use low sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract (optional)
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Instructions

  • Place beans in slow cooker, then add all other ingredients.
    slow cooker baked beans ingredients in crockpot
  • Mix together.
    Slow cooker baked beans ingredients mixed together in the crockpot
  • Cover and cook on low for on 5.5 hours or until mixture is thickened (like a very thick stew). Remove bay leaf and add maple extract (optional) before serving.
    slow cooker baked beans cooked in a crockpot with a wooden spoon

Notes

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Nutrition Facts
📋Slow Cooker New England Baked Beans Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 540mg23%
Potassium 417mg12%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 32IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 540mg (23%) | Potassium: 417mg (12%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 32IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 73mg (7%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. Bernice

    July 15, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    You just reminded me that I haven't had baked beans yet this stampede. I haven't even been to the grounds!
    I had no idea there were different styles of baked beans...to me these are usual recipe (except for the tomatoes).

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  2. Asha

    July 15, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Such a flavourful baked beans recipe! Making it in the slow cooker was so easy. Made an excellent side dish.

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  3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

    July 18, 2022 at 8:20 am

    I grew up with my Mom making baked beans and fresh bread for dinner. It was one of my favourite nights for dinner. Her recipe is very simple, minus the garlic, since my Dad isn't a big fan. Thank you for reminding me that I should make these very soon!

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