Garbage Bread

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step Garbage Bread recipe with tips along the way.

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🥖 Garbage Bread (Stuffed Bread Roll)

⏱ Time

• Prep: ~20 minutes

• Bake: ~25–30 minutes

• Total: ~50 minutes

🍽 Serves

• 4–6 people (or 2 very hungry ones)

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🧾 Ingredients

Dough

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

• Flour, for dusting

Fillings (mix & match — this is the “garbage” part)

Use about 2–2½ cups total filling so it doesn’t explode.

Meat (optional, cooked):

• ½ cup cooked sausage

• ½ cup pepperoni

• ½ cup bacon

• ½ cup shredded chicken or ground beef

Veggies (chopped small):

• ½ cup bell peppers

• ½ cup onions

• ½ cup mushrooms

• Spinach, olives, jalapeños, broccoli, etc.

Cheese (essential 😏):

• 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella

• Optional: provolone, cheddar, parmesan, or ricotta

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional)

For Brushing

• 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)

For Serving

• Marinara or ranch for dipping

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🔥 Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

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Step 2: Prep the Fillings

1. Cook any raw meats fully. Let them cool slightly.

2. Chop veggies into small pieces (big chunks = tearing dough).

3. In a bowl, combine:

   • Meat

   • Veggies

   • Cheese

   • Seasonings

4. Mix well so everything’s evenly distributed.

👉 Tip: If fillings are wet (mushrooms, spinach), pat them dry.

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Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

1. Lightly flour your surface.

2. Roll pizza dough into a large rectangle, about:

   • 12–14 inches long

   • About ¼ inch thick

Try to keep it even so it bakes uniformly.

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Step 4: Add the Filling

1. Spread filling evenly over the dough.

2. Leave a 1-inch border on all sides.

3. Don’t overfill — it should look generous but manageable.

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Step 5: Roll It Up

1. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll.

2. Pinch the seam closed.

3. Tuck and pinch the ends so nothing escapes.

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Step 6: Transfer & Season

1. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.

2. Mix melted butter/olive oil with garlic powder.

3. Brush generously over the top.

4. Sprinkle with parmesan if using.

Optional: Cut 2–3 small slits on top for steam.

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Step 7: Bake

1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until:

   • Golden brown

   • Bottom is firm

2. If browning too fast, loosely tent with foil.

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Step 8: Rest & Slice

1. Let rest 5–10 minutes (important!).

2. Slice into thick pieces using a serrated knife.

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🍕 Serving Ideas

• Dip in warm marinara

• Serve with a simple salad

• Late-night snack? Cold leftovers still slap.

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🔥 Popular Garbage Bread Combos

• Pizza Style: Pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara inside

• Buffalo Chicken: Chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar, mozzarella

• Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheddar

• Veggie Supreme: Mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, feta