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Garbage Bread: Easy, Cheesy Game-Day Recipe Ideas Recipe

4.8 from 111 reviews

Garbage Bread is a delicious and easy game-day recipe featuring a rolled pizza dough filled with a savory mix of ground beef, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Baked to a golden perfection, this cheesy, flavorful bread is perfect for sharing at any casual gathering or party.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • 1 lb pizza dough

Filling

  • 1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 onion, diced and sautéed
  • Optional: peppers, mushrooms, additional cheeses

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bread evenly.
  2. Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Make sure it is evenly rolled to about 1/4 inch thickness to allow for proper filling distribution and rolling.
  3. Spread Sauce: Spread the marinara sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent sauce from leaking when rolled.
  4. Add Filling: Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce. Add optional ingredients like peppers, mushrooms, or additional cheeses if desired.
  5. Roll Dough: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one edge to the other, creating a log shape. Seal the edges well to keep the filling inside during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into pieces for serving. This helps the filling set and prevents it from spilling out.

Notes

  • Be sure to cook the ground beef and bacon fully before adding to the dough to avoid undercooking inside the roll.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the baked bread to maintain clean slices without squashing the roll.
  • Customize filling with your favorite vegetables or cheeses for different flavors.
  • Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

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