Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, colorful veggies, and gooey cheddar cheese wrapped in golden pizza dough.
Perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or when you’re craving something indulgent yet easy to prepare, this recipe is endlessly versatile and crowd-pleasing.
Serve it with your favorite dipping sauces, and watch it disappear in minutes.
With its irresistible flavor and simple preparation, Garbage Bread is destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (13.8 oz) can pizza dough
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Step 3: Add diced carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in hamburger seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 4: Roll out pizza dough into a 15×10-inch rectangle.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar (save some for later) then spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the dough.
Step 5: Roll dough tightly jelly-roll style, starting from the long side.
Pinch edges to seal, place seam-side down on the baking sheet, and sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
Step 6: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of dough?
Yes, crescent roll dough, puff pastry, or homemade dough works well.
2. Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Roll and refrigerate the uncooked loaf for up to 24 hours before baking.
3. Can I substitute ground beef?
Yes, try ground turkey, chicken, sausage, or plant-based crumbles.
4. What other cheeses work?
Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack are great options.
5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best results.
Garbage Bread
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can pizza dough 13.8 oz
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in hamburger seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Roll out pizza dough into a 15×10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar (save some for later) then spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll dough tightly jelly-roll style, starting from the long side. Pinch edges to seal, place seam-side down on the baking sheet, and sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
