French Onion Meatloaf recipe that brings all the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup into a juicy, tender meatloaf. It’s packed with caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a hint of beefy goodness.

French Onion Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

For the Onions:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp beef broth

For the Meatloaf:

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

For the Topping:

• ½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
• ½ cup French-fried onions (optional, for crunch)

Instructions