Name: Slow Cooker Baked Beans Using Canned Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 0.5 cup hickory-flavored barbeque sauce; 0.5 cup ketchup; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 3 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 ounces cooked ham, diced

Slow Cooker Baked Beans Using Canned Beans Recipe

Cook Time: 480 minutes

Slow Cooker Beans with Ham

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
cup ketchup
cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 ounces cooked ham, diced

Directions:

Step 1: In a 4-quart slow cooker, mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard until smooth.

Step 2: Add the beans, bell pepper, onion, and ham. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 3: Set your slow cooker to "Low" and cook for 8 to 12 hours, or until the mixture has thickened to your liking.

Tip: If you're in a rush, you can cook the beans on "High" for 3 to 4 hours instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 207
Total Fat: 2g (3% DV)
Saturated Fat: 1g (4% DV)
Cholesterol: 5mg (2% DV)
Sodium: 355mg (15% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 38g (14% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 6g (20% DV)
Total Sugars: 15g
Protein: 10g (19% DV)
Vitamin C: 15mg (17% DV)
Calcium: 70mg (5% DV)
Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
Potassium: 493mg (10% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Jonathan Davis

10/03/2025 07:03:37 AM

I tried this recipe yesterday for Independence Day and it was fantastic! I appreciate being able to adjust the amount of sugar and fat without compromising on flavor. I was initially worried that the canned beans might become mushy during cooking since they were already cooked, but they remained firm. This will definitely become a staple side dish for me.

Debra Baker

10/03/2025 04:13:10 AM

I just had to try making these baked beans after reading all the rave reviews, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! My whole family, including my picky kids, couldn't get enough of them. I brought them to a potluck at my church and received nothing but compliments. The best part is how simple they are to make. I improvised a bit by using bacon instead of ham, and regular BBQ sauce with a touch of liquid smoke. The result was absolutely delicious! I wish I could give this recipe more than 5 stars. I'm never going back to canned baked beans again!

Eric Wright

10/03/2025 02:06:30 AM

I prepared this dish using my preferred BBQ sauce and a combination of white cannellini beans and navy beans, as those were the ones available to me. Initially, the sauce didn't seem to fully coat the beans, so I added extra sauce, which turned out to be just right for our taste. Following the advice of others, I included chopped bacon, frying it with the onion and bell pepper. This recipe is easy to make, delicious, and definitely a dish I will be making again.

Edward Thomas

10/05/2025 03:59:07 AM

Sure, here is a rewritten version of your review: These baked beans are absolutely phenomenal! I have prepared them countless times now and almost have the recipe memorized. Initially, I followed the recipe as is, but over time, I have personalized it to my liking. I start by sautéing peppers, onions, and bacon bits before mixing them in. Oh, and let's not forget the addition of molasses to the sauce. With these tweaks, I could easily enjoy this dish as a main course. It's incredibly delicious! Many thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!

Gary Ramirez

10/04/2025 05:15:14 PM

This recipe helped me win first place for the best side dish at a church BBQ picnic! Following others' advice, I reduced the amount of brown sugar by half. I decided to double all the other ingredients, but I only had one green pepper, so I went with that. Additionally, I swapped out ham for bacon. The dish ended up being delicious without being overly sweet. I am certain that I will be making this recipe again in the future!

Rachel Robinson

10/03/2025 02:56:24 PM

The only variation I introduce is bacon. I stir the beans halfway through and incorporate sliced uncooked bacon, letting it cook with the rest for the remaining 4-5 hours.

Catherine Thompson

10/03/2025 05:44:39 AM

Followed the recipe but used 15.25 ounces of beans instead of the recommended amount due to availability at the grocery store. Added a bit more ketchup and BBQ sauce to balance out the extra beans. However, we felt that the dish turned out overly sweet. To remedy this, we added a splash of apple cider vinegar which helped cut through the sweetness and transformed the dish into a fantastic culinary experience.

Alexander Taylor

10/05/2025 06:56:43 AM

I prepared these for two graduation parties and they turned out absolutely fantastic! I made a few modifications to the recipe and guests were asking me all night about how I made them! Instead of ham, I used bacon and cooked it with the onion before adding it to the bean mixture. I omitted the green peppers and used white kidney beans and northern beans. I tripled the recipe, cooked it on low for 8 hours in my slow cooker, and the outcome was incredibly delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe again and again! :)