Garbage Bread

Here is a clean, photo-free, easy, and delicious recipe for Garbage Bread — the viral, loaded stuffed bread that everyone loves!

🥖🔥 Garbage Bread (Stuffed Everything Bread)

“Garbage” meaning: throw in ALL the good stuff!
It’s cheesy, meaty, saucy, gooey, and baked until golden. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family dinner.


Ingredients

Base

  • 1 refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced (optional)
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup cheddar (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Fillings (use any!)

  • Pepperoni
  • Cooked bacon
  • Bell peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Black olives
  • Jalapeños
  • Banana peppers

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Filling

  1. Brown the beef or sausage with onion and garlic.
  2. Drain fat.
  3. Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer 2–3 minutes; let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Bread

  1. Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle.
  2. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough.
  3. Add mozzarella, cheddar, and any extra fillings you like.
  4. Roll tightly like a jelly roll from the long side.
  5. Pinch edges to seal.
  6. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Bake

  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes,
    or until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Slice & Serve

Let rest 5 minutes, then cut into thick slices.
Serve with warm marinara or ranch for dipping.


💡 Tips

  • Don’t over-fill or it may split — keep fillings level and even.
  • Brush top with garlic butter before baking for extra flavor.
  • Add crushed red pepper for heat.
  • Great in the air fryer in smaller rolled portions (mini garbage breads!).

🍽️ Variations

  • Cheesesteak Garbage Bread (steak, peppers, provolone)
  • Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread (shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella)
  • Breakfast Garbage Bread (scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese)
  • Veggie Garbage Bread (spinach, mushrooms, peppers, olives)

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