Description
Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese is a slow-cooked twist on classic meatloaf, packed with rich French onion flavors and topped with gooey melted Swiss cheese. Moist, savory, and comforting, it’s a hearty family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 packet dry French onion soup mix
- 1½ cups caramelized onions (or sautéed until golden)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and soup mix. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the slow cooker.
- Top loaf with caramelized onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, place Swiss cheese slices on top and cover until melted.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a beef-pork blend for richer flavor.
- Swap Swiss cheese with provolone or Gruyère.
- Stir in onion jam or balsamic vinegar for extra depth.
- Add mushrooms to the mix for more texture.
- Bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes as an oven alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
