Go Back
–+ servings
Garbage Bread

Garbage Bread: A Cozy Family Favorite You’ll Crave

Garbage Bread is a customizable, savory dish that brings warmth to your table. Perfect for busy nights, it's a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion Can be replaced with shallots for a milder taste
  • 4 slices Bacon Omit for a vegetarian version or use turkey bacon
  • 1 cup Pickles Use dill pickles or sweet pickles depending on your preference
  • 1 cup American Cheese Can be substituted with cheddar or mozzarella
For the Condiments
  • ¼ cup Ketchup Substitute with BBQ sauce for a smoky twist
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Yellow mustard is typical but Dijon works well too
For the Dough
  • 1 loaf French Bread Dough Store-bought makes it quick, or substitute with pizza dough or whole-wheat dough
  • 1 large Egg For brushing, skip for egg-free recipes
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional but highly recommended for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Garbage Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the French bread dough into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
  4. Spread a generous layer of ketchup and mustard evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
  5. Layer the cooked beef mixture, crispy bacon, pickles, and shredded cheese evenly on top of the condiments.
  6. Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough towards the opposite end, pinching the edges to seal tightly.
  7. Place the rolled Garbage Bread seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with a beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the dough is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Let your Garbage Bread cool for about 5 minutes before slicing to make cutting easier and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Season the meat adequately for optimal flavor. Avoid overfilling the bread to prevent bursting during baking. Cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!