French Onion Meatloaf

Here’s a hearty French Onion Meatloaf recipe—a savory twist on classic meatloaf with rich caramelized onions and melted cheese 🧅🍖

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French Onion Meatloaf

Ingredients

For the meatloaf

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) ground beef (or mix beef + pork)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme

For the French onion topping

• 2–3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp thyme (optional)
• 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Optional glaze

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions
   • Heat butter + olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
   • Add onions, sprinkle sugar, salt, and pepper.
   • Cook 20–25 minutes until soft, golden, and sweet. Add thyme near the end. Set aside.
2. Prepare the meatloaf
   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   • Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape and assemble
   • Form meat mixture into a loaf shape on a lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
   • Spread caramelized onions evenly over the top.
   • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the onions.
   • Optional: brush glaze over the edges of the meatloaf.
4. Bake
   • Bake 50–60 minutes until meat is cooked through (internal temp ~70°C / 160°F).
   • For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
5. Rest & serve
   • Let the meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
   • Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

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If you want, I can also give you a faster stovetop skillet version or a mini French Onion Meatloaf “cupcake” style for individual servings.

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