Description

If you’ve got some dough, a bit of meat, a handful of cheese, and random fridge extras, you’re already halfway to Garbage Bread. Despite the funny name, this is pure comfort food — a rolled pizza-style bread stuffed with savory fillings and baked until golden and melty. It’s perfect for game nights, family dinners, or using up leftovers in the tastiest way possible.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or sausage/turkey)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced olives (optional)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or provolone
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Optional add-ins: pepperoni, mushrooms, cooked bacon, spinach, leftover taco meat

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Cook filling: Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
Add peppers, olives, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes more.
Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes.
Roll dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
Add filling evenly, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle cheeses over top.
Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Pinch seam and ends closed.
Place seam-side down on the pan. Cut 4–5 small slits on top.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake 25–30 minutes until deep golden brown.
Rest 5–7 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Cool the filling first — hot filling makes the dough soggy and hard to roll.
Don’t overfill or it may split while baking.
Shred your own cheese for better melting.
Let dough rest at room temp 20–30 minutes before rolling so it stretches easily.