Step 1

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Step 2

Dot with butter and drizzle with the olive oil.

Step 3

Cook on LOW for 9 hours until they are caramelized.

Step 4

Pour cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce over the caramelized onions in the cooker.

Step 5

Place the meatloaf on top of the onions.

Step 6

Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 3 hours, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on HIGH, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

Step 9

15 minutes

Step 10

12 hours and 15 to 30 minutes

Step 11

12 hours and 15 to 30 minutes