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Sliced loaf o garbage bread bread filled with melted cheese, pepperoni, sausage, olives, onions, and peppers, baked to golden perfection.

garbage bread

Cheesy, meaty, and outrageously good, this Garbage Bread wraps your favorite “clean-out-the-fridge” pizza toppings inside buttery dough. Minimal hands-on time, big party payoff, and even better as leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner, Appetizer, Game Day
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough & Finish
  • 1 lb Pizza dough - Room-temp for 20 min for easier rolling
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - For brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -Mix with butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - For topping
  • 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan - For topping
  • 1 Egg - Light egg wash for extra sheen
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella -Divided
  • 4 oz Pepperoni slices - Pat dry
  • 1 cup Cooked ground beef or Italian sausage -Well drained
  • ½ cup Shredded cheddar - Optional extra gooey
  • ½ cup Diced bell peppers - Blotted dry
  • ½ cup Thinly sliced onion - Sautéed or raw
  • ⅓ cup Marinara sauce - Light layer inside or for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Large Baking Sheet (Line with parchment )
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone mat (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (Roll dough to rectangle)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (For garlic butter)
  • 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter (For slashes/braiding and slicing)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cook and drain any meats completely; pat dry pepperoni/veggies to reduce moisture.
  3. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to ~12×15 in (30×38 cm) rectangle. Transfer to parchment.
  4. (Optional) Spread a thin layer of cream cheese/garlic mixture over dough, leaving a 1-inch border

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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