Here’s a classic, comfort-food style Garbage Bread recipe—crispy on the outside, loaded on the inside, and totally customizable 🍞
Garbage Bread (Stuffed Pizza Bread)
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Fillings (mix & match)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
- ½ cup pepperoni slices (quartered)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone
Seasoning & Extras
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce (optional, for inside or dipping)
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Dried parsley or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prep the filling
In a bowl, combine meats, veggies, cheeses, seasoning, and sauce (if using). Mix well. - Roll the dough
On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches). - Fill & roll
Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Roll tightly from the long side like a jelly roll. Pinch seams and tuck ends under. - Top it
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Brush with egg wash. Mix melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan, and herbs; brush on top. - Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until deep golden brown. - Rest & slice
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
Popular Variations
- Breakfast Garbage Bread: eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, cheddar
- Buffalo Chicken: shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese
- Taco Garbage Bread: seasoned beef, cheddar, jalapeños (serve with sour cream)
- Pizza Lover’s: pepperoni, sausage, olives, peppers, extra sauce
If you want, I can tailor it to air fryer, sheet-pan party size, or help you use leftovers you already have.
