Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
This easy slow cooker ham and beans recipe uses dried great northern beans and diced ham for a hearty, budget-friendly meal. No soaking required, just simple ingredients that cook all day in the crockpot for a thick and flavorful family dinner. Perfect for using up leftover ham after the holidays or when you need a warm, comforting bowl of old fashioned ham and beans.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried great northern beans rinsed and sorted
- 1 lb diced ham leftover ham or ham steaks work well
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cups broth or water or 8 cups for a thinner, soup-like version
Instructions
- Rinse and sort through dried beans, removing any discolored or broken ones.
- Place Northern beans in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add diced ham, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in broth (or water) and stir ingredients together.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until beans are tender.
- Stir well before serving.
Notes
- Thickness: 6 cups of water makes a thick, hearty ham and beans. Use 8 cups for a brothier, soup-style version.
- Ham bone: If you have a leftover ham bone, add it to the crockpot while cooking for extra smoky depth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 320kcal