🧅 Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese Ingredients For the Meatloaf: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend works best) 1 cup breadcrumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix or 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes + 1 tsp onion powder + ½ tsp garlic powder ½ cup beef broth 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper For the Caramelized Onions: 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp sugar ¼ tsp salt For Topping: 6–8 slices Swiss cheese 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) Instructions Caramelize the Onions In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and tender. Remove from heat and set aside. Make the Meatloaf Mixture In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—don’t overwork the meat. Shape and Assemble Line your slow cooker with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot. Spoon half of the caramelized onions over the top. Cook Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F). Add Cheese During the last 15 minutes, layer Swiss cheese slices over the top of the meatloaf. Cover until melted and bubbly. Finish and Serve Top with the remaining caramelized onions. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered green beans, spooning the savory onion juices from the crockpot over each slice. Optional Add-Ons Add ¼ cup of sour cream or heavy cream to the meat mixture for a softer, juicier loaf. Swap Swiss cheese for Gruyère for a more authentic French onion flavor. Pour an extra ½ cup of beef broth into the bottom of the crockpot for extra sauce. #beef #french #onion #Recipe #cheese - @dishondeals