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Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread Stuffed Loaf

A grilled sandwich, resembling garbage bread, cut in half showing melted cheese and savory ground meat filling.
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Make this loaded Garbage Bread using pizza dough stuffed with ground beef, pepperoni, bacon, and lots of cheese. It is an easy, irresistible comfort food perfect for game days or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef, drained
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage or bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12×16 inches.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, sausage or bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  5. Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed firmly to seal the filling inside. Tuck the ends under the loaf.
  6. Place the loaf seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut several diagonal slits (about 1 inch deep) across the top of the loaf to allow steam to escape.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the entire surface of the loaf generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before slicing into thick pieces. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute the meats with leftover cooked chicken or ham to use up odds and ends.
  • For extra flavor, brush the top with a thin layer of marinara sauce before baking.
  • This bread is excellent served with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

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