Garbage bread is a fun and versatile dish where you can use a variety of ingredients (the “garbage”) to fill a bread dough, creating a savory, cheesy, and satisfying treat. It’s like a stuffed pizza or savory bread roll, and you can customize it with whatever ingredients you have on hand.Here’s a basic Garbage Bread recipe that you can adjust to your taste:
Garbage Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (or any meat like pepperoni, bacon, or ground beef)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup cooked mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough:
- If using store-bought pizza dough, let it come to room temperature and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
- If you’re making homemade pizza dough, follow the dough recipe instructions and roll it out similarly.
- Assemble the filling:
- In a bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked sausage (or meat of choice), bell peppers, olives, onions, mushrooms (if using), garlic powder, oregano, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Stuff the bread:
- Evenly spread the filling mixture across the center of the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1 inch of space on the edges.
- Carefully fold the sides of the dough over the filling, then roll the dough up from one end to the other, sealing the edges to make a log shape (like a jelly roll).
- Bake the garbage bread:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the rolled-up dough seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of the bread with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let the garbage bread cool for a few minutes before slicing it into rounds.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Tips:
- Feel free to swap the filling ingredients based on your preferences—try adding pepperoni, ham, cooked chicken, spinach, or even leftover vegetables.
- To make the bread extra crispy, you can bake it on a pizza stone or a baking sheet preheated in the oven.
- For a slightly different flavor, brush the top of the bread with garlic butter before baking.
Garbage bread is deliciously customizable and makes a great meal, snack, or party food! Enjoy!
