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Garbage Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden Christner
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Garbage Bread is a savory and stuffed bread roll loaded with crisp bacon, seasoned ground beef, onions, and two types of gooey cheese, all wrapped in pizza dough and baked until golden. Perfect for game day, parties, or a hearty comfort food dinner, this easy-to-make main-course is paired with a tangy homemade dipping sauce to take every bite over the top.


Ingredients

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For the Bread Filling

  • 1/2 pound chopped bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (e.g., McCormick)
  • 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar jack cheese

For the Bread

  • 1 (13.8 ounce) thin crust pizza dough (e.g., Pillsbury)

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the chopped bacon until it becomes crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. Drain most of the excess grease from the pan, leaving just a little for flavor.
  3. Cook Onions and Beef: Turn the heat to medium-high. Add chopped onions and ground beef to the same skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef, until the onions are soft and the beef is cooked through and browned. Drain any excess liquid or grease from the pan.
  4. Add Bacon, Seasoning, and Cheese: Return the cooked bacon to the skillet. Sprinkle in the steak seasoning and mix well. Reduce heat to low and add cubed Velveeta cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and coats the meat mixture evenly. Remove skillet from the heat.
  5. Assemble the Bread: Roll out the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet into approximately a 15×10-inch rectangle. Evenly spread the meat and cheese mixture over the dough, leaving about one inch of border on all sides. Sprinkle the grated cheddar jack cheese evenly over the meat layer.
  6. Roll and Seal: Starting on the long edge, gently roll up the pizza dough with the filling inside. Pinch the seam and ends to seal the bread, and place it seam side down on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Place the assembled bread in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through. Allow the garbage bread to cool for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.
  8. Prepare the Sauce: While the bread is cooling, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
  9. Serve: Slice the slightly cooled bread and serve warm with the prepared sauce for dipping, if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain excess grease at each step to prevent sogginess.
  • You can substitute cheeses or add extras like pickles or jalapeños for more flavor.
  • Serve immediately for best texture, but leftovers reheat well in the oven.
  • The bread can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf with sauce
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1450mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg