PrintUltimate Cheesy Garbage Bread Stuffed with Beef and Bacon
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.
- 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
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, about 12×14 inches.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone cheeses evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Spoon the meat and bacon mixture over the cheese layer.
- 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.
- Carefully transfer the sealed loaf seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the loaf evenly with the melted butter. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the buttered top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly inside.
- 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