Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines the savory flavors of French onion soup with hearty meatballs, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, or as a delicious appetizer for gatherings. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, it's a meal that offers gourmet flavors with the convenience of slow cooking.
Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
Combine Ingredients: Place frozen meatballs and thinly sliced onion in the slow cooker. Pour over the condensed French onion soup and gently stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1-2 hours.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the meatballs 15-30 minutes before the end of cooking. Cover until the cheese is melted.
Serve: Enjoy hot over mashed potatoes, toasted French bread slices, or rice.
Notes
Substitutions: Turkey or chicken meatballs can be used as a lighter alternative to beef. Provolone cheese can substitute Gruyere if needed. For an added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of sherry or white wine.
Make Ahead: This dish can be prepared up to the point of adding cheese and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat in the slow cooker and add cheese before serving.
Freezing: Freeze in a suitable container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions: While delicious on its own, serving over a starch like mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside toasted French bread can turn this dish into a hearty meal.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner, French Onion, Meatballs, Slow Cooker