Here’s a rich, comforting French Onion Meatloaf 🧅🍽️
It has all the savory flavor of French onion soup baked right into a juicy meatloaf.
French Onion Meatloaf
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the meatloaf:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional topping:
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.
- Mix the meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
- Mix gently—don’t overwork.
- Shape
- Form into a loaf or place into a loaf pan.
- Top (optional but recommended)
- Spread caramelized onions over the top and sprinkle with extra cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- For extra juiciness, add ½ cup sour cream to the mix
- Swiss cheese gives classic French onion flavor
- Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans
If you want, I can also give you:
- French onion meatloaf with gravy
- Cheesy stuffed version
- Slow-cooker French onion meatloaf
Just tell me 😄
