French Onion Meatballs

These French onion-flavored meatballs are served with a savory Gruyere onion sauce and taste delicious on top of creamy mashed potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 513 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 (1.4 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 0.5 pound 80% lean ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine egg, oregano, and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and beat to combine. Add in panko and ground beef. Sprinkle 1/2 of the French onion mix on top and mix until thoroughly combined. Shape mixture into meatballs. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, add remaining French onion mix to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup water until well combined. Allow to thicken. Whisk in another 1/4 cup water and allow to thicken. Repeat 2 more times until water is used up. Mix in cream and Gruyere cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve cheese sauce with meatballs.