French Onion Meatloaf

Here’s a delicious recipe for French Onion Meatloaf:

Ingredients

• For the Meatloaf:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
• For the Topping:
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add sliced onions, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
   • Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized (about 20-25 minutes).
   • Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Meatloaf:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, thyme, and the cooled caramelized onions. Mix until just combined.
   • Fold in 1 cup of shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
   • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
3. Bake:
   • Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes.
4. Prepare the Topping:
   • While the meatloaf is baking, combine beef broth and heavy cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add Topping:
   • Remove the meatloaf from the oven.
   • Pour the beef broth and cream mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
   • Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
6. Final Bake:
   • Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
   • Serve warm.

Enjoy your delicious French Onion Meatloaf!