Now, let me tell ya, this French Onion Soup Meatloaf is somethin’ special. Just picture that deep, rich taste of French onion soup, but baked right into a good ol’ meatloaf. Oh, honey, you’re in for a treat!
Ingredients — real simple stuff:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or any cheese ya like)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup French onion soup (you can make your own or use canned)
- 1-2 onions, caramelized
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Some fresh thyme, if you got it
- A dash of Worcestershire sauce, for that deep flavor
Alright, let’s get this dish goin’.
Step 1: Prep Your Onions
Now, the secret here’s the onions. French onion soup is famous for that caramelized onion flavor, right? So first thing, take those onions and cook ’em low and slow in a pan with a bit of butter or oil. Just keep stirrin’ till they get all soft and sweet. Takes a little patience, but trust me, it’s worth it. When they’re a deep golden-brown, set ’em aside.
Step 2: Mixin’ Time
Grab a big ol’ bowl and toss in your ground beef, bread crumbs, shredded cheese, and egg. Pour in that French onion soup—about a cup or so, enough to keep things nice and moist. Don’t forget to add in them caramelized onions you worked so hard on. Sprinkle in some salt, pepper, fresh thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Now mix it all up! Use your hands if ya like—no fancy tools needed here.
Step 3: Shape and Bake
Take a baking pan and shape that mix into a loaf. Doesn’t need to be perfect, just a good loaf shape. Preheat your oven to 375°F, pop the meatloaf in there, and bake it for about 45 minutes to an hour. Keep an eye on it; you want it cooked through and golden on top.
Step 4: Add the Cheese
After about 45 minutes, pull that meatloaf out and sprinkle some extra shredded cheese on top. Then pop it back in the oven just till the cheese melts all bubbly and golden—maybe 5 more minutes. It’ll give it that nice, cheesy crust on top, just like the broiled cheese in a bowl of French onion soup.
Serving Tips
When that meatloaf’s done, let it sit for a few minutes. Then slice it up and serve with mashed potatoes or some crusty bread. You’ll get all them flavors of French onion soup mixed with hearty beef and cheese. Perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Well, there ya have it—French Onion Soup Meatloaf, an easy twist on the classic with all the cozy, rich flavors you love.
Tags：[French Onion Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, Comfort Food, Main Course, Beef Recipes]
