Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Crockpot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
French onion meatballs are a 5-ingredient recipe that's bursting with French onion soup flavor. They're tender, juicy and so easy to make in the crockpot!
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen meatballs, 26 oz
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix, 1 oz
- 1 can French onion soup, 10.5 oz
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
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Instructions
- Put the frozen meatballs in the crockpot.
- Add the onion, the French onion soup, and the onion soup mix on top of the meatballs. Stir lightly, and cover with the crockpot lid.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- When you're ready to serve the meatballs, add the gruyere cheese on top. Put the lid back on the crockpot, and let the cheese melt. Or you can add the cheese when serving.
Notes
Storage: Meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Reheat them in the microwave on 80% power in 30-second increments until warmed, or on the stove over medium heat until warmed throughout.
Freeze: This is a great meal to freeze and save for later as long as you freeze them before adding cheese on top. Make sure the meatballs are completely cool and then place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw or defrost completely before reheating.
Thicken the Gravy: The gravy in these French onion meatballs is absolutely irresistible. If you want to make the gravy thicker, just whisk to combine 2 tablespoons of water with 2 tablespoons of corn starch, and stir it into the crockpot about 20 minutes before you are ready to serve.
French Onion Soup: We use a can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup, but you can use any brand you have on hand. You can also use leftover french onion soup if you happen to have some on hand!
Use Different Cheeses. If you don’t have gruyere at home, or if you want a more affordable cheese option, that’s fine. Swiss, fontina and mozzarella cheese will all work great for this recipe. You could even use provolone.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 259mg, Potassium: 85mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 314IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 342mg, Iron: 0.1mg