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French Onion Meatloaf

A delicious union of savory meatloaf and the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup, this French Onion Meatloaf is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Mixture
  • 1.5 pounds 1 ½ pounds ground beef (preferably lean)
  • 1 cup 1 cup French onion soup (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 medium 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
  • Additional French onion soup for topping (optional, but highly recommended)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, French onion soup, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
  4. Top your meatloaf with a little additional French onion soup, then sprinkle the shredded cheese generously across the top.
Cooking
  1. Bake in your preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. Once done, let the meatloaf rest for about ten minutes before slicing.
  3. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For a twist, try adding different kinds of cheese on top or transform leftovers into meatloaf sandwiches for lunch.