Description
Hearty french onion meatloaf blends classic comfort with rich French flavors. Caramelized onions and melted gruyère cheese create a savory masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyere cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring an optimal cooking environment for the meatloaf.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate ground beef with breadcrumbs, French onion soup mix, egg, and milk until the ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Evenly distribute half of the meat blend into a prepared, greased loaf pan, creating a foundational layer.
- Strategically arrange a luscious layer of caramelized onions across the meat surface, followed by an even sprinkling of shredded cheese.
- Carefully cover the onion and cheese layer with the remaining meat mixture, meticulously sealing the edges to create a complete encasement.
- Transfer the assembled meatloaf to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 160F (71C), indicating thorough cooking.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the meatloaf to rest and stabilize for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, flavorful result before slicing.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning, creating a deeper taste profile for the meatloaf.
- Use lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) to ensure moisture while preventing excessive greasiness during baking.
- Customize the recipe by substituting French onion soup mix with homemade seasoning blend for lower sodium content and more controlled flavor intensity.
- Allow meatloaf to rest after baking, which helps redistribute internal juices and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg