Crock Pot Refried Beans

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   The night before you want to cook the beans.

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   Rinse beans several times in warm water.

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   Put them in a large pot.

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   Cover with cold water up to 2-3 inches above beans.

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   Let set over night.

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   Drain and rinse beans.

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   Layer bacon strips on bottom of crock pot.

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   Top with remaining ingredients and beans.

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   Cover with water about 1 inch or so above beans.

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    Add remaining ingredients to pot.

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    Turn on and cook all day until beans are tender.

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    Bacon will float to the top but that's ok.

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    Remove bay leaves.

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    Mash beans with potato masher.

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    As mashed as you like them.

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    I mash the bacon up with the beans but you can remove it.

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    I like to leave it with some whole beans too.

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    You can re-cook these in a non stick skillet.

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    Serve with grated cheese and chopped green onions.

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    Or anything else that you like to go with your beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.