Description

Garbage Bread is a stuffed bread that’s anything but “garbage”! This savory, indulgent recipe combines seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, onions, and loads of melted cheese, all rolled up in ready-made French bread or pizza dough. Adaptable and full of flavor, it’s perfect for using up leftovers and creating a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1 tbsp steak seasoning (or seasoned salt)

1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

For the Dough:

1 tube refrigerated French bread dough (or pizza dough)

For Finishing:

2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until browned and crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.
In the same skillet, crumble and brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Season with steak seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the green onions and crumbled bacon; mix well until combined.
Open the tube of refrigerated dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape (about 15×10 inches).
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filling.
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, similar to a jelly roll, and pinch the edges to seal.
Place the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Variations: Feel free to add your favorite extras—chopped pickles, sweet relish, or even different meats (like ground turkey or sausage) to suit your taste.
Dough Options: You can use refrigerated French bread dough or pizza dough; homemade dough works well, too.
Make Ahead: This recipe is great for using up leftovers; double it and freeze extra loaves for later use.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 789 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 1574mg
Fat: 53g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 152mg