French Onion Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions & Gruyère Cream

Here’s a detailed recipe for French Onion Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions & Gruyère Cream—rich, savory, and absolutely comforting. I’ll break it down step by step.

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Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 1 ½ lb (700g) ground beef (you can mix half beef, half pork for extra flavor)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

For the Caramelized Onions:

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Pinch of salt

For the Gruyère Cream Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

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