Ohhh yes 😏—French Onion Meatloaf is basically meatloaf leveled up with caramelized onions and rich, melty cheese vibes. Here’s a detailed, cozy recipe you can try:
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
- 1/2 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 min), 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 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 min at the end for a golden cheese top.
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 5–10 min before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Use a mix of ground beef and pork for a moister loaf.
- Caramelized onions can be made a day ahead to save time.
- Add fresh thyme or parsley to the meat mixture for an herby kick.
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches on toasted bread with extra cheese 😏.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version that’s basically dump-and-go, perfect if you want hands-off cooking but still get all that French onion flavor.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
