Oh, Garbage Bread — the name might sound funny, but it’s a legendary comfort food! 😄
It’s basically a stuffed bread roll (like a stromboli) loaded with whatever delicious “leftovers” or fillings you love — meat, cheese, veggies, sauce, etc. — all wrapped in pizza dough or bread dough and baked until golden, melty, and irresistible.
Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing version you can customize any way you like:
🥖 Garbage Bread Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 lb ground beef (or sausage, pepperoni, shredded chicken, etc.)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix of cheddar, provolone, etc.)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup pizza sauce or marinara (plus extra for dipping)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cook the Filling:
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In a skillet, cook the ground beef (or sausage) with onion and bell pepper until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Add pizza sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Bread:
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Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
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Spread the cooled meat mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Carefully roll the dough up like a jelly roll, starting from the long side.
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Pinch the seam and ends to seal.
4. Bake:
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Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush with beaten egg for a golden crust.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serve:
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve with warm marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
💡 Variations — Make It Your Own!
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Cheesesteak Style: Sautéed steak, onions, peppers, and provolone.
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Buffalo Chicken: Shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese, and mozzarella.
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Breakfast Version: Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and cheddar.
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Veggie Version: Spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and mozzarella.
Tip: Leftovers reheat beautifully in an air fryer or oven — and it freezes great too!
Would you like me to give you a Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread version? It’s a fan favorite and super addictive.
