Description

Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food that brings together convenience and flavor in one delicious package. This hearty dish features a savory filling of ground beef, melted cheese, crispy beef bacon, and zesty condiments all wrapped in soft French bread dough. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, looking for a quick weeknight dinner, or simply craving a satisfying snack, Garbage Bread is your go-to recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
½ cup diced onion
11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough
⅓ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons mustard
6 slices cooked beef bacon (crumbled)
8 slices American cheese
2 dill pickle spears (chopped)
1 large egg (beaten)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Roll out the French bread dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Step 4: Spread ketchup and mustard on the dough, leaving a border.
Step 5: Layer cooked beef, crumbled beef bacon, pickles, and cheese over the condiments.
Step 6: Roll the dough tightly from one long end to the other and seal the edges.
Step 7: Place seam side down on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool for five minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing, Ranch, or Barbecue sauce for dipping. Let the refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling to prevent cracking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: garbage bread, beef stromboli, comfort food, easy dinner, party snack