Quick and Easy French Onion Meatloaf

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Diana Rattray
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Diana Rattray
Updated 07/23/19
French Onion Meatloaf

Diana Rattray
  • Total: 85 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 75 mins
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
344 Calories
15g Fat
15g Carbs
36g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 36g
Calcium 47mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This meatloaf is so easy to prepare, and it tastes great. Ingredients include condensed French onion soup, quick rolled oats, bread crumbs, and basic seasonings. Serve this meatloaf with mashed potatoes and salad or your favorite cooked vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup oats (rolled)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (fine dry)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 can condensed French onion soup (undiluted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Optional: dollop of ketchup (or barbecue sauce)

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; pack into a meatloaf pan or large (9x5x3-inch) loaf pan.

  2. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  3. Spread top with a little barbecue sauce or ketchup about 5 or 10 minutes before done.

  4. Let rest a few minutes before slicing.

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