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Ultimate Garbage Bread: Cheesy Ground Beef and Bacon Stuffed Loaf

A thick slice of homemade garbage bread showing layers of ground meat, melted cheddar cheese, and a crispy bacon topping.
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Prepare this ultimate Garbage Bread, a hearty, savory stuffed loaf packed with seasoned ground beef, bacon, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in pizza dough. It is an easy crowd pleaser perfect for game days or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package store-bought pizza dough, room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off all excess grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. This is your hearty bread filling.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12 by 16 inches.
  5. Spoon the meat and cheese mixture down the center third of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides. Do not overfill.
  6. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping them slightly in the center to seal the loaf. Pinch the ends closed securely to prevent leakage during baking. This creates your savory stuffed loaf.
  7. Carefully transfer the sealed loaf to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the bread loaf with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the garbage bread cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thick pieces for serving.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy crust, lightly brush the dough with melted butter before applying the egg wash.
  • If you prefer a pull-apart bread style, score the top of the loaf lightly before baking, but do not cut all the way through to the filling.
  • Serve this indulgent snack recipe with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.

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