When I first pulled this French Onion Meatloaf out of the oven, my kitchen smelled like a cozy little bistro. It’s hearty, comforting, and just a little indulgent, the kind of dish you want when the day has been long. I grew up on simple meatloaf, but this version? It feels like it put on a fancy French coat and strutted in with confidence. The slow-cooked onions bring that sweet, caramelized depth, and when you spoon the onion soup gravy over each slice, it almost tastes like French onion soup decided to hug a meatloaf. I’ve made a lot of meatloaf recipes over the years, but this one? This one makes me want to sit down at the table a little slower, maybe pour a glass of red wine, and pretend I’m in a French café—minus the airfare. If you’ve ever wondered how to take a humble meatloaf and give it a glow-up, this is the way. Think onion soup meatloaf recipe meets french meat pie recipe, with a nod to classic French Food Recipes. It carries hints of French Onion Soup Casserole magic, wrapped into the comfort of small meatloaf recipe proportions. In short, this is the kind of comfort food that reminds you why we cook at home in the first place.