Swiss Cheese & Caramelized Onion Crockpot Meatloaf
Swiss Cheese & Caramelized Onion Crockpot Meatloaf is a hearty and comforting slow-cooked dinner recipe featuring tender ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey Swiss cheese. This easy crockpot meatloaf is perfect for family meals, delivering gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 3–4 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and caramelize for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the crockpot.
- Pour beef broth around the meatloaf to keep it moist.
- Top the meatloaf with caramelized onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- About 15 minutes before done, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top and re-cover to let it melt.
- Serve warm with onions and melted cheese on top.
Notes
- Swap Swiss cheese for provolone, mozzarella, or cheddar.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add Worcestershire sauce to the meat mix for deeper flavor.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight to save time.
- Avoid overmixing the meat to prevent a dense texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
