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French Onion Meatloaf Recipe Cheesy Comfort Food
Emily

French Onion Meatloaf Delight

A gourmet twist on classic meatloaf, this recipe combines caramelized onions, seasoned beef, and a rich Gruyère cheese sauce for a comforting dish that’s equal parts hearty and elegant.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Meals for Every Night
Cuisine: American Comfort, French-Inspired
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet with parchment
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 25–30 minutes. Deglaze with beef broth as needed. Stir in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Reserve half for topping.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, thyme, salt, pepper, and half the caramelized onions. Mix gently.
  3. Shape mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined sheet. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour to form a roux, and cook 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and beef broth until thickened. Stir in Mozzarella and Gruyère until smooth.
  5. Remove meatloaf from oven. Top with reserved onions and spoon over cheese sauce. Sprinkle Gruyère, then broil 3–5 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, use a splash of while caramelizing the onions. Substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese if preferred. Leftovers make fantastic sandwiches the next day.