Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf

 

Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Swiss Cheese 

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix

1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)

½ cup milk

2 eggs

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp black pepper

1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese (divided)

1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup

1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for added glaze)

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening sauce)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatloaf Mix – In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese.

2. Shape and Place in Crockpot – Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased slow cooker.

3. Add Soup & Cook – Pour the French onion soup over the meatloaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

4. Melt the Cheese – In the last 20 minutes, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese over the top. Cover until melted.

5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional) – Remove the meatloaf and whisk cornstarch with water into the juices. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH until thickened.

6. Serve & Enjoy –