Description
This Garbage Bread recipe is a savory, stuffed bread filled with seasoned ground beef or sausage, abundant mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and marinara sauce, all enveloped in a golden, crispy pizza dough crust. Perfect for a hearty appetizer or a main meal, this dish combines the convenience of pizza flavors with the comfort of homemade bread, baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage (cooked and seasoned)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 10×15 inches in size.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the marinara or pizza sauce across the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around all edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Layer the fillings: Distribute the cooked and seasoned ground beef or sausage evenly on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the meat, then evenly sprinkle the Italian seasoning.
- Roll it up: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a jelly roll shape, ensuring the filling remains enclosed.
- Seal the seams and ends: Pinch the dough closed along the seam and at both ends to seal the roll completely, then place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash: Beat the egg and brush it all over the surface of the rolled dough to create a shiny, golden-brown crust upon baking.
- Bake: Bake the garbage bread in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing into portions. Serve warm and enjoy the melty cheesy goodness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach.
- You can prepare the dough from scratch or use your favorite store-bought pizza dough for convenience.
- Let the bread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing to avoid the cheese from oozing out excessively.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Add extra herbs like basil or oregano for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
