Description
Garbage Bread with Cheesy Bacon & Beef Filling is a warm, hearty, and satisfying dish featuring crispy bacon, juicy seasoned beef, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses wrapped in golden, buttery bread. Perfect for any meal or snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 refrigerated bread dough or pizza dough (about 12 x 16 inches rolled out)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted, for brushing)
Optional Herbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Oregano or other fresh herbs (optional, for flavoring dough or garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Filling: Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Bacon and Cheese: Chop the crispy bacon into bite-sized pieces. Return half of it to the skillet with the beef. Add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and stir gently just until the cheese begins to melt, forming a gooey filling.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated bread or pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12 by 16 inches, ready to hold the filling.
- Fill and Roll: Spread the cheesy bacon and beef filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the seams to seal the filling inside.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Cool and Slice: Let the Garbage Bread rest for 5-10 minutes so the filling firms slightly. Slice thickly and serve warm for maximum gooey, cheesy enjoyment.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough to roll and seal easily without cracking.
- Do not overfill to avoid leakage and difficulty rolling.
- Brush with butter for a shiny, golden crust.
- Allow to rest before slicing to help cheese set and reduce mess.
- Use a serrated knife for clean cuts without squishing the bread and filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg