Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

from recipesown.com
Main Course
4 servings
410 kcal / serving

This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf is an easy-to-make dish that combines classic meatloaf with the rich flavors of French onion soup. Topped with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, this slow-cooked comfort food is perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

  • ½ cupbreadcrumbs
  • 1 largeegg
  • ½ cupmilk
  • 1 ½ lbsground beef (80/20)
  • 1packet french onion soup mix (1 oz)
  • 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tsponion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4slices swiss cheese
  • 1 largeonion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 2 tbspbeef broth or water

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Form into a loaf shape and place in the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Caramelize onions in a skillet with olive oil, cook until golden brown, then set aside.

  4. 4

    Place caramelized onions over the meatloaf in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours (until internal temp reaches 160°F/71°C).

  6. 6

    Add Swiss cheese on top and allow to melt in the final 10-15 minutes of cooking.

  7. 7

    Slice and serve with your favorite sides.