French Onion Meatloaf is a savory twist on classic meatloaf, combining caramelized onions, melted cheese, and rich seasonings for a restaurant-style flavor at home. 🧅🥩🧀
Key Features:
- Ground Meat: Typically beef, sometimes mixed with pork or veal.
- French Onion Flavor: Caramelized onions, onion soup mix, or sautéed onions infused into the meat.
- Cheese: Swiss or Gruyère cheese is often added for a creamy, melty layer.
- Topping: A glaze made from beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or additional onions.
Basic Steps:
- Caramelize onions: Sauté thinly sliced onions in butter until soft and golden brown.
- Prepare meat mixture: Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, caramelized onions, seasonings, and optional cheese. Mix gently—don’t overwork.
- Shape: Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish or loaf pan.
- Add glaze: Spread a mixture of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or beef broth over the top.
- Bake: 50–60 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Rest & serve: Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips:
- Extra flavor: Add garlic, thyme, or parsley to the meat mixture.
- Cheesy center: For a “stuffed” French onion meatloaf, place a layer of cheese in the middle of the meatloaf before baking.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the meatloaf and refrigerate for a few hours before baking—perfect for busy days.
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