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Cheesy French Onion Meatloaf

A hearty meatloaf infused with caramelized onions and topped with melted Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 medium onions finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing onions
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced for topping
  • 1 tbsp butter for topping
  • 1 tsp sugar for topping
  • 0.5 cup beef broth for topping
  • 0.5 cup shredded Swiss cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare loaf pan.
  2. Sauté diced onions and garlic until caramelized.
  3. Combine meats, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, pepper, and sautéed onions.
  4. Fold in shredded Swiss cheese.
  5. Shape into loaf in prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes.
  6. Caramelize sliced onion topping with butter and sugar, add beef broth and simmer.
  7. Top meatloaf with caramelized onions and shredded cheese.
  8. Bake 5–7 more minutes until cheese melts.
  9. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Let meatloaf rest before slicing for perfect texture.