French Onion Meatloaf

Meatloafs have become one of my favorite prep ahead of time dinner staples.  To keep things interesting I am always trying different flavor profiles.  This meatloaf is packed with flavor and topped with crunchy fried onions. 

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

½ onion diced

2 garlic cloves minced

1 bell pepper diced

1 package onion soup mix

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

1 cup old fashioned oats

½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded cheese (I used a cheddar blend)

1 egg beaten

Crunchy fried onions 

Directions:

1. Saute onions and pepper over medium heat until soft.  Add garlic and saute for an additional minute. 
2. Add ground beef, onion mixture, soup mixture, worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese, and oats to a large bowl.  Gently mash together. 
3. Add the egg mixture and mix it in. 
4. Press the mixture into the base of a bread pan. 
5. Top with shredded cheese. 
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees. 
7. Remove aluminum foil and top with fried onions.  Bake for an additional ten minutes.  
8. Allow meat to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. 
9. Enjoy!