Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf With Melted Swiss Cheese
Slow-cooked to perfection, this Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf features sweet caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and a layer of melted Swiss cheese for a comforting, no-fuss dinner that's full of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Onions:
- 3–4 large sweet onions sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley or extra Swiss cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and reduced in volume. Lower heat if they brown too quickly. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently by hand or with a fork just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Grease the bottom of your slow cooker. Layer half the caramelized onions, then place the shaped meatloaf on top. Cover with remaining onions.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top, covering the onions completely.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the meatloaf reaches 165°F and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or more cheese. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.