Garbage Bread—the deliciously over-the-top stuffed bread loaded with everything good you have in your fridge, like a savory “everything-but-the-kitchen-sink” bread. Here’s a full recipe with step-by-step directions 🥖🧀🥩
🥖 Garbage Bread (Savory Stuffed Bread)
⏱ Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Baking: 25–30 minutes
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Total: ~50 minutes
🍽 Yield
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1 large loaf (8–10 servings)
🧾 Ingredients
Bread Base
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1 pre-made pizza dough or bread dough (store-bought or homemade)
Fillings (Customize – this is “garbage style”)
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1 cup cooked chicken, beef, or sausage, chopped
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½ cup pepperoni slices
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½ cup bell peppers, chopped
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½ cup onions, chopped
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½ cup mushrooms, sliced
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½ cup black olives, sliced
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1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
For Brushing
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Optional: parmesan cheese for topping
👨🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, combine all filling ingredients except cheese (chicken, pepperoni, veggies, garlic, seasoning).
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Add half of the shredded cheese and mix.
Step 3: Roll the Dough
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Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle (~12×8 inches).
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Spread filling evenly over the dough, leaving ~1 inch at the edges.
Step 4: Fold & Seal
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Fold one edge over the filling, then roll or fold like a burrito.
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Pinch edges tightly to seal.
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Place seam-side down on the baking tray.
Step 5: Brush & Top
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Mix melted butter with garlic powder.
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Brush generously over the top of the bread.
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Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and parmesan if desired.
Step 6: Bake
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Let cool slightly before slicing.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Garbage Bread
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Use cooked meat only, to avoid undercooked filling.
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Do not overfill—bread may burst.
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Brush with butter for extra crispy, golden crust.
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Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic dip.
🔁 Variations
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Veggie Garbage Bread: Use only vegetables and cheese.
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Breakfast Garbage Bread: Add scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese.
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Spicy Garbage Bread: Add jalapeños, chili flakes, or hot sauce.
🥗 Approx Nutrition (Per Slice, rough estimate)
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Calories: ~250–300
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Carbs: 28 g
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Protein: 12 g
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Fat: 14 g