Absolutely! Let’s dive back into French Onion Meatloaf, a cozy, cheesy, caramelized-onion-packed twist on classic meatloaf. Here’s a detailed, flavorful recipe:
French Onion Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork for extra juiciness)
- 1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp butter or oil
Optional topping:
- Additional French onion soup or a few slices of cheese melted on top
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook sliced onions until soft and golden brown (~15–20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven
- Oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt & pepper, and half of the French onion soup.
- Fold in ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Form the loaf
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish.
- Top it
- Spread caramelized onions on top of the meatloaf.
- Pour remaining French onion soup over the top, then sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional: broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden cheese top.
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Using a mix of beef and pork gives a moister, richer loaf.
- Caramelized onions can be made ahead to save time.
- Add fresh thyme or parsley to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches with extra cheese and maybe a little caramelized onion spread 😏.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version that’s dump-and-go, where the French onion flavors slowly soak into the meat for a hands-off, ultra-tender result.
Do you want me to give the slow cooker version?
