Creating this amazing French Onion Meatloaf is quite simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, caramelized onions (reserve a few for topping), breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Mix thoroughly, but don’t overwork the meat.
4. Shape the Meatloaf: Transfer meat mixture to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
5. Top with Onions: Spread the remaining caramelized onions on the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
7. Rest: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps maintain juiciness.
8. Serve: Slice and serve with your favorite sides.

With this simple step-by-step process, you’ll have a delicious meatloaf ready that tastes incredible!