Description
This French Onion Meatloaf combines the classic flavors of French onion soup with a juicy, tender meatloaf topped with melted Swiss cheese. It’s a comforting and flavorful twist on a traditional meatloaf recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, French onion soup, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Add cheese: Remove from oven and sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté onions before adding to the meat mixture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
