Best 4 Slow Cooker Potluck Beans Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and delicious dish to bring to your next potluck, look no further than slow cooker potluck beans. This classic dish is a crowd-pleaser and can be easily tailored to your own taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. In this article, we'll provide you with the best recipe for slow cooker potluck beans, along with tips and tricks to ensure your dish is a hit at your next gathering.

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CROCK POT POTLUCK BEANS (SLOW COOKER)



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Make and share this Crock Pot Potluck Beans (Slow Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground meat
1 lb smoked bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 (30 ounce) can pork n' beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Use a 6-quart or larger crock pot.
  • In a skillet, brown the hamburger, bacon, and onion.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients into the crock pot.
  • Drain the meat well and dump into crock pot.
  • Gentley mix ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-10 hours, depending on crock pot.
  • Stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 1033.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8, Protein 14.2

SLOW-COOKER POTLUCK BEANS



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It was the morning of our family potluck, and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe while drinking my morning coffee. By the end of the gathering, the beans were all gone and someone had even washed the crock for me! -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cans (16 ounces each) butter beans
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans
2 cans (16 ounces each) navy beans

Steps:

  • In a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix first 4 ingredients. Rinse and drain beans; stir into coffee mixture. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 4-5 hours. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SLOW COOKER COWBOY BEANS



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This slow cooker recipe delivers a hearty dish of hamburger, bacon, and beans in a thick and sweet sauce.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound hamburger
½ pound bacon
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
2 onions, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hamburger and bacon together in the hot skillet until hamburger is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked hamburger and bacon, baked beans with pork, kidney beans, lima beans, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until hot and thickened, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1216.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

CROCK POT (SLOW COOKER) BAKED BEANS



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I received this recipe from one of my great friends. I love to take these beans to a potluck. You can also use Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for a different taste.

Provided by Jessica Hoylman

Categories     Beans

Time 6h35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb ground pork sausage
1/2 lb bacon, chopped into bit sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans pork & beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook ground pork sausage on medium heat until done in a deep sauce pan.
  • Once fully cooked add raw bacon pieces and onion into pork.
  • Saute together over medium heat until bacon is cooked and onion is soft (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Add to crock pot.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot and mix well.
  • Simmer on high for 2 hours and then low for 2 hours or you can cook on low 6 hours.
  • Corn starch may need to be added for thickening. Just take a few tablespoons of corn starch and mix with a little cold water (1/4 cup or so) until smooth. Gradually stir into bean mixture until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 1157.5, Carbohydrate 80.3, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 24.3, Protein 23.2

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible. It also helps to remove some of the gas-causing compounds found in beans.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans in your slow cooker. This will add variety to the flavor and texture of your dish.
  • Add plenty of flavorings: Beans are a blank canvas, so don't be afraid to experiment with different flavorings. Some popular options include onions, garlic, bacon, ham, smoked sausage, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Cook on low and slow: Slow cooking is the best way to get tender, flavorful beans. Cook your beans on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include cornbread, rice, mashed potatoes, or salad.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beans are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that everyone will love. So next time you're planning a potluck, don't forget to add slow cooker beans to your menu.

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