Here’s a delicious twist on classic meatloaf: French Onion Meatloaf 🍞🧅🧄—inspired by the rich flavors of French onion soup.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Meatloaf
- 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup French Fried Onions (reserve some for topping)
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Topping / Glaze
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- ½ cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese (or Swiss)
- ½ cup reserved French Fried Onions
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. Prepare Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, French fried onions, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Combine until just mixed; avoid overworking to keep meatloaf tender.
- Shape into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
3. Bake Partially
- Bake 30–35 minutes to start cooking the meatloaf.
4. Add Topping
- Pour beef broth over the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle Gruyère cheese and remaining French fried onions on top.
5. Continue Baking
- Bake another 15–20 minutes, until meatloaf is cooked through (internal temp ~160°F / 71°C) and cheese is melted and golden.
6. Serve
- Let meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
✅ Tips
- For deeper French onion flavor, sauté 1 onion until caramelized and add to the meat mixture.
- Gruyère can be swapped for Swiss or mozzarella for a milder taste.
- Leftovers reheat well and make great sandwiches.
If you want, I can also make a slow cooker French Onion Meatloaf recipe so it cooks low and slow with even more flavor.
Do you want me to share that slow cooker version?
