Butter Beans & Ham - Crock Pot Recipe

These crock pot butter beans with ham are a Southern classic—easy, comforting, and full of flavor. Made with dried butter beans, country ham, and a rich, creamy broth, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe brings the taste of home-cooked Southern food right to your table. Serve it with homemade biscuits or a slice of hot cornbread, and you've got a full meal that'll satisfy the whole family.

Whether you're feeding a crowd, prepping Sunday dinner, or just craving something hearty and old-fashioned, this slow cooker butter bean recipe is a no-fail favorite.

📝 Ingredients:

2 (16 oz) bags dried butter beans, soaked overnight

Water to cover (about 1 inch above beans)

4 oz country ham chips (half of an 8 oz bag)

1 ham steak, cut into pieces (include the round bone for flavor)

1 tsp chicken bouillon

1 tsp black pepper

Dash of salt (adjust to taste after cooking)

1–2 tbsp dried onion flakes (or 1 small chopped onion)

💡 Tips for the Best Butter Beans:

Soak your beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve texture.

Don’t oversalt early on—country ham and bouillon bring plenty of salt.

If the broth is too thin, mash a few beans and stir them back in to thicken naturally.

Crockpots vary—mine cooked in 5 hours on high, but check for tenderness.

⏲ Cooking Instructions:

Add soaked beans to the crock pot and cover with water.

Add ham, bouillon, pepper, onion flakes, and a dash of salt.

Stir, cover, and cook on HIGH for about 5 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.

Serve hot with biscuits or cornbread.

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