Oh yes—French Onion Meatloaf is a delicious twist on classic meatloaf, adding the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup. Here’s a clear, hearty recipe:
French Onion Meatloaf
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
For the meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lb (680 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the topping:
- ½ cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (optional)
- ½ cup French onion soup
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix meatloaf ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 cup French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and bake:
- Form mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.
- Pour ½ cup French onion soup over the top.
- Bake:
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Add cheese (optional):
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 10 minutes of baking so it melts.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
💡 Tips:
- Caramelized onions can replace raw onions for a deeper French onion flavor.
- Use French onion soup mix for a shortcut if you don’t have canned soup.
- Leftovers taste amazing for sandwiches the next day!
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version that keeps the meatloaf extra juicy and infuses it with French onion flavor while you just set it and forget it.
Do you want me to share that version?
