This Garbage Bread Recipe is a cheesy, golden-baked roll stuffed with all your favorite fillings—meat, veggies, and melty cheese—wrapped in soft dough and baked to perfection. It’s easy, customizable, and perfect for using up leftovers in the most delicious way possible.
Prep Time: 15minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25minutes minutes
Total Time: 40minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat with onion and bell pepper until browned. Drain excess grease and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped pepperoni on top.
- Carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a tight log, sealing the edges. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with marinara sauce if desired.