Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with these mouthwatering Crockpot Express Baked Beans! Imagine rich, perfectly seasoned beans with a sweet and tangy sauce that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. This foolproof recipe combines the convenience of modern cooking with the classic comfort of traditional baked beans, making it the ultimate side dish that's both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 75 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by draining and rinsing the navy beans thoroughly in a colander, ensuring excess liquid is removed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, diced onion, and mustard. Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth, well-integrated sauce.
- Add the drained navy beans to the sauce mixture, gently stirring to ensure all beans are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Plug in your Crockpot Express and set it to the "Beans/Chili" setting or manual pressure cook mode.
- Transfer the bean and sauce mixture into the inner pot of the Crockpot Express, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is set to the sealed/pressure position.
- Set the cooking time for 45-60 minutes on high pressure, depending on desired bean tenderness.
- Once cooking cycle completes, allow natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes to help beans absorb remaining flavors.
- Carefully release any remaining pressure, then open the lid and stir beans to redistribute sauce.
- Let beans rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
Tips
- Rinse Beans Thoroughly: Always drain and rinse canned beans completely to remove excess sodium and improve overall flavor.
- Customize Your Sauce: Feel free to experiment with different barbecue sauces or add a splash of bourbon for an extra depth of flavor.
- Prevent Burning: Make sure to spread the bean mixture evenly in the Crockpot Express to ensure uniform cooking and prevent sticking.
- Pressure Cooking Timing: Adjust cooking time based on bean tenderness - 45 minutes for firmer beans, 60 minutes for softer texture.
- Natural Pressure Release: Allow the natural pressure release to help beans absorb more sauce and develop deeper flavors.
- Make Ahead Friendly: These baked beans taste even better the next day, so don't hesitate to prepare them in advance.
- Serving Suggestion: Top with crispy bacon bits or chopped fresh herbs like parsley for an extra flavor boost before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
