Amazing 6-Ingredient Garbage Bread Joy

Okay, let’s talk about the food that truly hugs your soul—the ultimate comfort food. You know the kind I mean, the one that takes all the best leftovers and turns them into something incredible? That’s where my **Garbage Bread** obsession began! Honestly, for years, I thought cooking was just another chore, just like that demanding corporate job before I found my joy in the kitchen, which you can read a little bit about here. But this recipe? It’s proof that incredible food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s cheesy, it’s savory, and it comes together fast enough that you can serve it to a crowd without breaking a sweat. Trust me, once you pull this golden-brown, melty loaf out of the oven, you’ll feel that pure joy I talk about!

Why This Ultimate Garbage Bread Recipe Works for Easy Entertaining

Listen, if you’re anything like me, you want to be *with* your guests, not stuck sweating over a complicated recipe. That’s why this loaf shines! It’s the perfect **Crowd Pleasing Dinner** solution because it genuinely requires minimal active time. This recipe truly delivers on my promise: big flavor without the stress. It’s fast enough to qualify as an **Easy Party Appetizer**, but hearty enough that nobody’s leaving hungry. You can find more ideas just like this one for easy entertaining on the blog!

Quick Assembly for Your Garbage Bread

The real magic here is the shortcut we’re taking. We’re using that lovely refrigerated pizza dough—don’t feel guilty about it! Plus, since we cook the beef and crisp the bacon first, the assembly is just layering. You roll it out, pile on the fillings, fold it up, and boom. It’s ready for the oven in maybe fifteen minutes. That’s the kind of speed that keeps the kitchen tidy and the host happy!

Maximum Flavor in This Ground Beef Stuffed Loaf

Don’t let the easy assembly fool you; this **Ground Beef Stuffed Loaf** explodes with flavor. We’re talking about savory, seasoned beef mixed with salty, crispy bacon bits hitting three different types of melting cheese. Every time you cut into it, you release this incredible aroma. It’s pure, indulgent goodness—exactly what you want when you are serving up the **ultimate comfort food**.

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Gathering Ingredients for Delicious Garbage Bread

When putting together this **Stuffed Bread Recipe**, I kept my philosophy front and center: use wonderful ingredients that are easy to find. I promise, you aren’t tracking down obscure things for this. It’s all about making that savory, cheesy core shine using things you probably have on hand or can grab at any grocery store. It’s comfort food simplified!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions for Your Stuffed Bread Recipe

A quick note on the beef—I really recommend using 90/10 ground beef! You need that flavor, but too much grease will soak into your dough and make the bottom soggy. Nobody wants a soggy bottom on their **Loaded Cheese Bread**, right? Also, that cheese blend? It’s vital. Mozzarella gives the pull, but cheddar adds great flavor, and provolone melts like a dream. If you can’t find provolone, Swiss works in a pinch, but I think provolone wins! Also, please, use pre-shredded cheese if you need to save time; I know I sometimes do! Just make sure you mix those three types well.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Perfect Garbage Bread

Now we get to the fun part! Since I love proving that cooking isn’t stressful, these steps are designed to be super straightforward. We need to get that delicious filling ready while we preheat the oven, and then it’s just assembly time until we get that gorgeous, golden **Garbage Bread** loaf! If you want to practice your general bread-making skills while you wait, be sure to check out my tips on basic baking bread.

Preparing the Savory Filling for This Hearty Snack Recipe

First thing first, get your oven warming up to 375°F while you work on the filling. Grab a skillet and cook that ground beef over medium heat until it’s totally browned. Here is my biggest tip: drain off every drop of excess grease! Seriously, pour it right out. Soggy dough is the enemy. Once it’s nicely drained, you just mix it right in the skillet with your crispy bacon, chopped onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir and set it aside. That’s your flavor bomb ready to go!

Assembling the Pizza Dough Stuffed Bread Loaf

Time to roll! Unroll your pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and stretch it carefully into a rough rectangle—aim for about 12 by 14 inches if you can. Now, this is the layering part where the magic happens. Sprinkle your mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone evenly across that dough, but you absolutely must leave a one-inch border clear around the edges. That border is crucial for sealing! Next, spoon your beef and bacon mixture right over the cheese layer. To seal the loaf, take the two long sides of the dough and fold them over to overlap in the very center. pinch those seams together tightly! Take a moment to make sure there are no gaps. You can even gently roll the ends slightly to help everything stay tucked inside this amazing **Pizza Dough Stuffed Bread**.

Baking and Finishing Your Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Carefully move your sealed loaf onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper—seam-side down, always! Now, paint the entire top surface with melted butter. I like to sprinkle a little Italian seasoning over the butter because it toasts up so nicely. Pop it into that 375°F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. You’re looking for a beautifully golden shell and that tell-tale sign that all the cheese inside is happy and bubbly. The hardest part? Letting it rest for five minutes after it comes out. This lets the cheese set up just a bit so it doesn’t all fall out when you slice into your **Cheesy Pull Apart Bread**!

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Tips for the Best Ever Garbage Bread Success

You’ve done the hard work assembling this beautiful, beefy creation, but I want to make sure it comes out picture-perfect! Because this is such a rich, indulgent bake, we need to make sure it holds together and gets that gorgeous golden top. A little attention to detail here prevents the dreaded blowout or soggy bottom on your **Loaded Cheese Bread**.

Preventing Leaks in Your Garbage Bread

I know I stressed sealing it before, but let’s talk about dough temperature. If you try to work with dough straight from the fridge, it fights you and tears easily. Let your pizza dough sit on the counter for about 20 minutes before you start stretching! Room-temperature dough stretches beautifully without tearing. And when you pinch that long center seam? Go over it twice after you think you’re done. A solid, double-pinched seam is your insurance policy!

Achieving a Golden Crust on Your Savory Bread Bake

Brushing the top with melted butter is great, and I love the little Italian seasoning kick it gives. But, if you want that deep, bakery-level golden brown color—the kind that just screams, “Eat me!”—try brushing it with a simple egg wash instead. Just whisk one egg with a teaspoon of water and brush that over the top before you sprinkle the seasoning on. Or, if you really want to fight sogginess underneath, take the wire rack tip from the notes: place the rack on your baking sheet, and then set the bread *on* the rack. That lets air circulate underneath for a wonderfully crisp bottom.

Serving Suggestions for This Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

This **Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe** is fantastic all on its own, but honestly, what’s a cheesy bake without something perfect for sinking it into? If you’re serving this as a **Game Day Food Idea**, you absolutely have to have dipping sauces ready to go. Marinara sauce is traditional—it just feels right with the pizza dough—but honestly, a cool, herby ranch dressing is surprisingly amazing. I sometimes serve it alongside a crisp green salad to cut through all that richness, but mostly? I serve it alongside happy people waiting for seconds!

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Storage and Reheating Instructions for Leftover Garbage Bread

Okay, I know this bread disappears fast, but sometimes you get lucky and have leftovers! That happens a lot in my house when I make a huge batch. The key to keeping this **Hearty Snack Recipe** perfect is letting it cool completely first. Once it’s just cool to the touch, stash any remaining pieces in an airtight container. You can usually leave it on the counter for a day if your kitchen isn’t too warm, but for anything longer, pop it in the fridge.

When you are ready to bring it back to life—and trust me, you’ll want to reheat it for that gooey goodness—skip the microwave! It makes the crust soft. Instead, wrap the slices loosely in foil and toss them back into a 350°F oven for about ten minutes. That heat gets the insides melty again while keeping the crust nice and crisp. It honestly comes back tasting almost as good as fresh!

Frequently Asked Questions About Garbage Bread

I know you might have a few lingering questions before you dive into making this amazing loaf. That’s totally normal when you’re trying a new recipe, especially one that’s as wonderfully indulgent as this! I tried to answer the most common concerns I hear from people when they first look at this **Garbage Bread** recipe. If you’re looking for something a little faster for a weeknight, I have plenty of weeknight dinner ideas, too!

Can I use different meats in this Stuffed Bread Recipe?

Absolutely! This is where you can really customize your **Stuffed Bread Recipe**. While the ground beef and bacon combo is classic, feel free to swap in cooked Italian sausage (make sure to drain that fat well!) or even some shredded, cooked chicken mixed in with less bacon. The goal is flavor and texture, so as long as you keep the filling relatively lean and don’t overstuff the dough, you’ll be just fine. It’s so flexible!

How do I turn this into a Cheesy Pull Apart Bread?

Oh, that’s a fun idea for a party! If you want that true **Cheesy Pull Apart Bread** vibe instead of a solid loaf, forget sealing it into one long log. Instead, after stretching the dough, layer your cheeses and meat fillings on top, but then use a pizza cutter to slice the whole thing into about 16 squares while the toppings are still on it. You basically stack one square on top of another slightly offset, almost like shingling them, and then bake them close together in a square pan. They bake up beautifully and everyone can just pull off a cheesy piece!

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Is this a good Game Day Food Idea if I need to prep ahead?

Yes, 100%! This is a fantastic **Game Day Food Idea** because you can get the messy part done early. Cook your beef and crisp your bacon completely, mix your filling, and store that savory mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. When game time rolls around, all you have to do is unroll the dough, layer the cheese, spoon in your pre-made filling, seal it up, and bake. That makes game day much more relaxing, trust me!

Nutritional Estimates for This Indulgent Baked Goods Recipe

Here’s a look at the numbers, because sometimes we want to know what we’re diving into with this amazing **Indulgent Baked Goods** recipe! Remember, this is meant to be ultimate comfort food, so it’s definitely rich. These estimates are based on the exact recipe amounts I listed, cut into 6 slices. You know how it goes—if you splurge on super fatty bacon or use a different brand of pizza dough, your numbers might shift a little bit.

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 450
• Fat: 28g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 750mg

It’s high on flavor, high on satisfaction, and yes, it packs a good punch of fat and sodium because of all that delicious melted cheese and bacon! But hey, as an awesome **Hearty Snack Recipe** for a party, it’s totally worth it. Eat well, enjoy the moment, and worry about the salads tomorrow!

Share Your Ultimate Garbage Bread Creations

Seriously, I had so much fun putting this recipe together for you, and I really hope you have even more fun making it! Now that you’ve mastered this **Garbage Bread**, I want to hear all about it. Did you stick to the beef and bacon, or did you try some crazy fun fillings I didn’t even think of? Please leave a comment below and give this recipe a rating—it helps other folks who are looking for that perfect easy entertaining dish to find it!

If you snapped a picture of your perfectly golden, gooey loaf, I would truly love to see it! Tagging me in your photos on social media makes my day because seeing your success is what this whole Pure Cooking Joy thing is about. You can catch my latest adventures and updates on the main blog page!

Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread Stuffed with Beef and Bacon

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Make this indulgent, savory Garbage Bread for your next gathering. This recipe uses pizza dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and three kinds of melted cheese. It is simple to assemble and perfect for sharing.

• Author: purejoyalex
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3. In a bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, about 12×14 inches.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone cheeses evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
6. Spoon the meat and bacon mixture over the cheese layer.
7. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping them slightly in the center. Pinch the seams tightly to seal the loaf. You can gently roll the loaf to seal the ends as well.
8. Carefully transfer the sealed loaf seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Brush the top of the loaf evenly with the melted butter. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the buttered top.
10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly inside.
11. Let the bread cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before slicing into thick pieces for serving.

Notes

• You can prepare the meat filling ahead of time to save time when assembling.
• For extra crispiness, place a wire rack on the baking sheet before placing the loaf on top.
• Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 3
• Sodium: 750
• Fat: 28
• Saturated Fat: 12
• Unsaturated Fat: 10
• Trans Fat: 0.5
• Carbohydrates: 25
• Fiber: 2
• Protein: 24
• Cholesterol: 75