Garbage Bread

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Garbage bread is a tasty meal that’s easy to make. It’s stuffed with ground beef, bacon, and cheese. This hearty dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook. You can serve it as a main course or cut it into slices for a party snack.

You’ll love how simple it is to put together. The recipe uses pizza dough as a base, which you fill with a mix of cooked meat and spices. Then you roll it up, bake it, and slice it. It’s a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger that’s sure to please your family or guests.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this yummy garbage bread:

• 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough, thawed
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Make sure you have all these ingredients ready before you start cooking. The pizza dough should be thawed if it was frozen.

Don’t forget to preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will make cleanup easier later.

Remember to cook and crumble the ground beef ahead of time. You can also cook the bacon in advance and chop it up.

With these ingredients, you’ll be able to make a delicious garbage bread that serves 6 people. Each serving has about 421 calories.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect!

Brush the melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

Mix the cooked ground beef, bacon, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This is your tasty filling.

Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Add the remaining cheese on top.

Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it well.

Place the roll on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until it’s golden brown and cooked through.

Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing. Cut it into thick pieces and serve while it’s still warm. Enjoy your delicious garbage bread!

Possible Substitutes List

You can easily change up this garbage bread recipe to suit your tastes. Try these swaps:

• Dough: Use crescent roll dough or homemade pizza dough instead of canned pizza dough.
• Cheese: Swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or a mix of cheeses.
• Meat: Replace ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or sausage.
• Bacon: Use ham, pepperoni, or skip the meat for a veggie version.

For a different flavor, try these:

• Italian: Use Italian sausage, mozzarella, and add some pizza sauce.
• Philly: Use sliced steak, provolone, and sautéed peppers and onions.
• Buffalo chicken: Use shredded chicken mixed with buffalo sauce and blue cheese.

Don’t like onions? Leave them out or try garlic instead. You can also add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.

For the sauce, try BBQ sauce or ranch dressing instead of ketchup and mustard. The options are endless, so have fun and make it your own!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make this garbage bread better for diabetes, you can try a few easy changes. Use whole wheat pizza dough instead of regular. This gives you more fiber and nutrients.

Cut back on the cheese. Use 1 cup instead of 2 cups. Pick a lower-fat cheese like part-skim mozzarella.

For the meat, go with lean ground turkey instead of beef. Skip the bacon or use turkey bacon. Add more veggies like bell peppers or spinach to boost nutrition.

Replace the ketchup with sugar-free tomato sauce. Use less butter or swap it for olive oil.

Make smaller slices when you serve it. Pair it with a big salad to fill up your plate with low-carb veggies.

These tweaks can help lower the carbs and calories. But remember, portion size is key. Enjoy a small piece as part of a balanced meal.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Use a floured surface when rolling out the dough. This stops it from sticking and makes it easier to work with.

Make sure to seal the edges of the bread well. This keeps the tasty filling from spilling out while it bakes.

Don’t overfill your garbage bread. Too much filling can make the dough burst open.

Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing. This helps it hold its shape better.

You can make garbage bread ahead of time. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To reheat, warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. You can also microwave individual slices for 30 seconds.

Try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a fun twist on the recipe.

Add some veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.

Leftover garbage bread makes a great lunch. Just pack a slice in your lunchbox and enjoy it cold or at room temp.