Description
This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese combines caramelized onions, juicy ground beef, and a creamy Swiss cheese topping for a comforting, gourmet twist on a classic dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 2 lbs (85% lean)
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (Italian herb recommended)
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1
- Onion Soup Mix: 1 packet
- Onions: 3 large, sliced
- Cooking Sherry: 1/4 cup
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 tbsp
- Swiss Cheese Slices: 8 slices
Instructions
1. Prepare the Onions:
· Slice onions thinly.
· Place them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
· Add cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce, stirring gently to coat.
2. Mix the Meatloaf:
· In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix.
· Mix gently with hands until just combined to avoid overmixing.
· Shape into a loaf and place on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
3. Cook the Meatloaf:
· Cover and cook on LOW for 12 hours.
· In the last 20–30 minutes, layer Swiss cheese slices on top, re-cover, and let melt.
4. Serve:
· Slice the meatloaf and serve with caramelized onions and juices from the slow cooker. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Gluten-free breadcrumbs or rolled oats can replace regular breadcrumbs. Gruyère or provolone can substitute for Swiss cheese.
- Caramelizing Onions: For faster results, caramelize onions in a skillet for 15–20 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 meatloaf
- Calories: 442 kcal
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: 1539 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg