They call it ‘Garbage Bread,’ but it’s pure gold in flavor
Garbage Bread transforms leftover ingredients into a fun, flavorful party dish. Essentially a giant stuffed bread roll, it’s loaded with savory goodness and baked until golden and irresistible.
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Diced onion | ½ cup |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Pepper | ¼ tsp |
| Ketchup | ⅓ cup |
| Mustard | 3 tbsp |
| Cooked, crumbled bacon | 6 slices |
| Chopped dill pickle spears | 2 |
| American cheese slices | 8 |
For the Bread:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated French bread dough | 1 (11 oz) tube |
| Large egg, beaten | 1 |
| Sesame seeds | 1 tbsp |
For Serving:
- Thousand Island dressing
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling
- Cook the Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and tender (about 8–10 minutes), crumbling the beef as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Flavor: Drain excess fat. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in ketchup, mustard, and crumbled bacon.
2. Assemble the Bread
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the French bread dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle.
- Layer the Filling: Spread the beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with chopped dill pickles and a layer of American cheese slices.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake the Garbage Bread
- Egg Wash & Sesame Seeds: Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Serve
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
