🥖 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
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Roll dough: On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle.
- Fill & roll: Spread meat mixture evenly over dough. Sprinkle cheese on top. Roll tightly into a loaf and pinch edges to seal.
- Brush & bake: Place loaf seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- 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.