Here’s a French Onion Meatloaf recipe that’s cozy, flavorful, and easy to make 🍽️
It has the rich taste of caramelized onions and melty cheese—like French onion soup, but as meatloaf.
🧅 French Onion Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the onions
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
- ½ tsp salt
For the meatloaf
- 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, Swiss, or mozzarella work well)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional topping
- Extra shredded cheese
- A few more caramelized onions
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions
- Cook onions in butter/oil over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring often.
- Add salt and sugar. Cook until deep golden and soft. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C)
- Mix the meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, soup mix, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and most of the onions.
- Mix gently—don’t overwork it.
- Shape & bake
- Place mixture in a greased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- Top with remaining onions (and extra cheese if you like).
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans or roasted carrots
- A side salad
💡 Tips
- Want it extra “French onion”? Add a splash of beef broth to the meat mixture.
- Swap breadcrumbs for oats if needed.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version, cheesy-stuffed version, or healthier twist!
