Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

  Side Dishes

It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. 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!

Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. 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

1/2 cup: 243 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein.

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