Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked Beans

Jun 20, 2024Updated Oct 07, 2024

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Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked beans are flavored with root beer and also a touch of molasses. Great for barbecues and potlucks. Trust me when I say that these beans won’t last long so be ready with a backup batch.

Put together a tasty BBQ-like meal with these delicious beans paired with my Slow Cooker Hot Dogs.

close up of root beer baked beans with wooden ladle in slow cooker

Why You’ll Love Baked Beans with Root Beer
Recipe Ingredients
Step-by-Step Directions
How to Serve
Recipe FAQs
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Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked Beans Recipe

Why You’ll Love Baked Beans with Root Beer

Baked beans are often a go-to side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or any other summertime meal. Add a twist of flavor to making baked beans that you bring to the table by adding a can of root beer and molasses. And don’t forget the other non-negotiable ingredients that add delicious flavor – onion, bacon, mustard, and barbecue sauce.

Doubling the recipe is super easy and there should be plenty of room in your crockpot. These versatile beans are sure to be the highlight of the meal so be ready to share the recipe. If you are looking for a classic baked bean recipe try my slow cooker baked beans.

Recipe Ingredients

Pork and Beans: You’ll 3 cans for this recipe.
White Onion: A small white onion, diced, adds great flavor and slight crunch.
Bacon: Cooked, drained of grease, and sliced into bite-size pieces.
Root Beer: A cup will add a nice tangy flavor. You can use diet root beer if needed. We also use root beer in our root beer pulled pork recipe!
Seasonings: Yellow mustard, molasses, and barbecue sauce.
(Full recipe is in the recipe card below the images)

Step-by-Step Directions

wooden spoon serving root beer beans from a slow cooker

Step One – Add everything except the bacon to the crock pot, stir. Sprinkle over the bacon on top of the beans. (Cook bacon and drain bacon fat before placing in the slow cooker.)

Step Two – Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Step Three – Stir, serve and enjoy!

close up photo of root beer baked beans in slow cooker

How to Serve

These beans are delicious as is; however, you can serve them with a variety of toppings from diced onion and jalapeno to sour cream, chives, and crumbled bacon.
Serve these beans with hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue chicken, or any meat of your choice. We often serve these along with our slow cooker chicken thighs.
This sweet and delicious dish makes a great weekend meal!

Recipe FAQs

Can I use this recipe with other types of beans?

Although this recipe calls for pork and beans, you can make this recipe with cannellini beans, pinto beans, and regular baked beans in the can.

Can I add ground beef?

Of course! You can play around with a variety of ingredients. Consider adding extra flavor with dijon mustard, black pepper, chili powder, and other seasonings you think would taste great.

How do I store leftover homemade baked beans?

Place any remaining beans in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed throughout.

Can I use another type of soda pop?

Other sodas can be used instead of root beer, such as coca cola, Pepsi, or dr. pepper!

Can I use diet soda?

Diet soda can be used but only if you are used to the taste, it will have an off taste just as the diet soda has.

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