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Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

A tender slow cooker meatloaf infused with French onion flavors, featuring caramelized onions, Swiss cheese chunks inside, and melted Swiss cheese on top for a rich, gourmet twist on classic meatloaf.[1][2]

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix or French onion soup mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1–2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese (5 diced for mix, 3 for topping)
  • 10.5 oz can French onion soup

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and caramelize sliced onions for 10-15 minutes until browned; add to the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.[2][3]
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, soup mix, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and 5 diced slices of Swiss cheese until combined; shape into a loaf and place on top of onions.[2][3]
  3. Pour French onion soup over the meatloaf; cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.[2][3]
  4. Five minutes before serving, top with remaining 3 slices Swiss cheese, cover until melted; slice and serve with caramelized onions and juices.[2][3]

Notes

For deeper flavor, caramelize onions ahead and refrigerate; use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.[1][3]

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg