Garbage Bread is a fun, over-the-top stuffed bread that uses up leftovers — savory fillings rolled inside pizza dough and baked until golden. It’s messy, comforting, and perfect for game day or an easy dinner 🍞🧀🥩
Garbage Bread (Stuffed Pizza Bread)
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling – mix & match
- 1 cup cooked ground beef, sausage, or chicken
- ½ cup cooked bacon or pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ½ cup sautéed onions & peppers
- ½ cup mushrooms or olives
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
For topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Optional: sesame seeds or dried herbs
Method
- Preheat oven
190°C / 375°F. Line a baking tray. - Roll dough
Roll pizza dough into a large rectangle on floured surface. - Add fillings
Spread sauce lightly (don’t overdo it).
Layer meats, veggies, cheese, and seasoning. - Roll & seal
Roll up tightly like a jelly roll.
Pinch seams and tuck ends underneath. - Top
Brush with butter or oil. Sprinkle Parmesan and herbs. - Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden brown. - Rest & slice
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Garbage Bread
- Use fully cooked fillings only
- Don’t overstuff — or it will burst
- Let it rest before slicing to avoid leaks
Popular Variations
- Cheeseburger garbage bread – beef, cheddar, pickles, mustard
- Breakfast version – eggs, sausage, hash browns, cheese
- Italian style – salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone
- Vegetarian – spinach, mushrooms, feta, olives
Why it’s called “Garbage Bread”
Because it’s meant to use whatever’s in your fridge — the messier, the better 😄
If you want, I can make:
- A quick air fryer version
- A cheesy pull-apart style
- Or a calzone-style folded version
Just tell me!
