🥖 Garbage Bread (Stuffed Meat & Cheese Loaf)

✨ Introduction

This savory stuffed bread is loaded with ground beef, turkey bacon, and melted cheese—baked into a golden loaf that’s perfect for sharing or snacking!

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup cooked chopped turkey bacon
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 1 refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook filling: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Add turkey bacon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined. Let cool slightly.
3. Roll dough: On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle.
4. Fill & roll: Spread meat mixture evenly over dough. Sprinkle cheese on top. Roll tightly into a loaf and pinch edges to seal.
5. Brush & bake: Place loaf seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
6. Cool & slice: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

💡 Tips

• Customize: Add sautéed onions, peppers, or mushrooms to the filling.
• Cheese swap: Try pepper jack or provolone for extra flavor.
• Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh.