Here’s a hearty and flavor-packed recipe for French Onion Meatloaf Delight – juicy meatloaf infused with caramelized onion flavor and topped with gooey melted cheese:
🧅🧀 French Onion Meatloaf Delight
Ingredients:
For the meatloaf:
2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
1 large egg
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix or 3 Tbsp onion soup seasoning
½ cup milk
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
½ tsp black pepper
For the caramelized onion topping:
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
½ tsp salt
½ cup beef broth
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth)
For finishing:
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella, Gruyère, or Swiss cheese (for topping)
Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
Caramelize the onions:
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are deep golden brown (about 25–30 minutes).
Deglaze with beef broth and balsamic vinegar, then simmer until thick and jammy. Set aside.
Make the meatloaf:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, French onion soup mix, milk, Worcestershire, pepper, and 1 cup cheese until combined.
Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
Bake:
Bake meatloaf for 40 minutes.
Remove from oven, spread caramelized onions evenly on top, then sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
Finish baking:
Return to oven for another 15–20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
Serve:
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or thyme.
✅ Serving Ideas:
Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a full comfort meal.
Try making French onion–style gravy on the side for drizzling.
Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day!
Would you like me to also write a mini-meatloaf muffin version of this recipe (perfect for portion control and faster baking)?