🥖🔥 Easy Garbage Bread — Stuffed, Cheesy, Golden Goodness! 🧀🍔
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Perfect For: Dinner, snacks, parties, comfort food
🎉 Why You’ll Love Easy Garbage Bread
Looking for a comfort food that’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to please a crowd? Easy Garbage Bread is a gooey, cheesy, meaty masterpiece wrapped in buttery French bread dough and baked to perfection. It’s filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and melted cheese. The result? A golden, savory roll that’s perfect for dinner, snacks, or any occasion where you want something that’s both delicious and fun to eat. Cut into spirals, it’s a crowd-pleaser through and through!
🛒 Ingredients (For the Garbage Bread)
1 lb ground beef
½ cup diced onion
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup dill pickle, chopped (plus a few extra for garnish)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated French bread dough (or pizza dough)
1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
👨🍳 How to Make Easy Garbage Bread
🧀 Step 1: Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the beef until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped pickles. Set aside to cool slightly.
🍞 Step 2: Assemble the Garbage Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the French bread dough (or pizza dough) onto a lightly floured surface. Stretch it out into a large rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the dough.
Spread the cooked beef and bacon mixture on top of the cheese, leaving a small border along the edges.
Carefully roll the dough from the longer side, just like you would with a jelly roll or cinnamon rolls, creating a log shape.
🔥 Step 3: Bake the Garbage Bread
Transfer the rolled-up dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Pinch the ends of the dough to seal the bread.
Brush the top of the dough with melted butter for a golden, shiny finish.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through. If you want extra crispy edges, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
Slice the garbage bread into thick spirals and serve with extra pickles on the side for garnish. You can also serve it with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🍳 Want to Add Veggies?
You can add some sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to the beef mixture for extra flavor and texture. Just sauté the veggies along with the onions.
🍔 Make It a Burger Version:
For a burger-inspired twist, swap the pickles with sliced tomatoes, and use cheddar cheese and American cheese. It’ll taste just like your favorite cheesy burger in bread form!
🧄 Garlic Lovers:
Add minced garlic to the beef mixture for extra garlicky goodness. You could also sprinkle some garlic powder on the dough before rolling it up.
🧺 Meal Prep & Storage
🧊 Make-Ahead:
Assemble the garbage bread up to 1 day ahead and store it covered in the fridge. Bake it fresh when you’re ready to serve.
🏷️ Storage:
Fridge: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Freezer: You can freeze the leftover slices for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
🍴 Perfect For Any Occasion
🥳 Parties: Serve as a fun appetizer or finger food at your next party.
🍽️ Dinner: Make this a quick weeknight meal that everyone will devour.
🧺 Snacks: Perfect for after-school snacks or game day munchies.
🍔 BBQs & Gatherings: Serve this up for a savory twist on traditional BBQ fare.
📸 Picture-Perfect Moment
For the perfect Instagram shot, cut the garbage bread into thick, cheesy spirals and serve on a rustic platter with extra pickles and dipping sauces on the side. Don’t forget that gooey cheese pull as you slice!
📸 Tag @zacrecipes.online and use #EasyGarbageBread when you make this cheesy goodness!
🏁 Final Bite: A Cheesy, Savory Masterpiece
Easy Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food that’s cheesy, meaty, and totally satisfying. With a golden, buttery crust and a filling that’s out of this world, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that you’ll want to make again and again. Whether it’s for dinner, parties, or snacks, this bread will disappear fast!