Description
This French Onion Meatloaf combines the classic flavors of caramelized onions and gooey cheese with a hearty ground beef base, creating a delicious and comforting twist on a traditional meatloaf.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- additional caramelized onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then cook the sliced onions with salt until deeply caramelized. Stir in thyme and Worcestershire sauce, then let cool slightly.
- Mix meatloaf: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, black pepper, and cooled caramelized onions. Add shredded cheese and mix gently.
- Bake: Shape meatloaf mixture, bake for 40–45 minutes. Top with onions and cheese, then bake for another 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This meatloaf pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg