French Onion Meatloaf

I love French Onion Soup or anything French Onion! I decided to try out a meatloaf version and it was so delicious! 

I threw it together yesterday and then popped it in the slow cooker today. You can also do this in the oven. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 oz onion soup mix
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp.  light butter
• 2 large onions, sliced thin
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 slices reduced fat swiss cheese

Directions: 

• In a large bowl, mix the beef, mushrooms, seasoning mix, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. 
• If cooking in the oven, form into a meatloaf on a baking sheet and cook for 35 minutes on 375. 
• If cooking in a slow cooker, make a criss-cross of aluminum foil (for easy lift out), form the meatloaf and place on top. Cook on low for 3 hours. 
• Melt the butter in a large skillet and over medium heat, cook the onions, stirring frequently for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the garlic and keep stirring for another minute. 
• Spoon the onions over the meatloaf at the end of the cooking time, top with cheese. I put the lid back on the slow cooker and the cheese melted oh so very nicely! 

This recipe makes 6 servings at 5 points each on Weight Watchers Freestyle Program. 

Enjoy!