Every now and then, a recipe comes along that challenges the definition of comfort food—in the best way possible. Enter Garbage Bread, a legend in the world of indulgent, fully-loaded, game-day-ready, crowd-pleasing creations. Despite the name, there’s nothing “garbage” about it. In fact, it’s a brilliant mash-up of everything delicious: seasoned beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and plenty of savory extras, all wrapped inside a warm, golden loaf.
This isn’t fancy. It isn’t delicate. It’s unapologetically over the top—and that’s exactly why everyone loves it.
What Exactly Is Garbage Bread?
Think of Garbage Bread as a giant stuffed sandwich meets cheesy stromboli meets comfort food heaven. You take all your favorite burger or hoagie fillings, pile them onto a sheet of dough, roll it up into a log, bake it, and then slice it into irresistible pieces.
Despite the chaotic name, it’s actually incredibly simple—and absolutely perfect for:
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Football parties
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Family nights
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Potlucks
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Movie marathons
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Busy weekdays when you want something fast and filling
Each slice is loaded with flavor, with layers of cheese, beef, bacon, and whatever else your heart (or fridge) desires.
Ingredients for a Classic Garbage Bread
You can customize yours endlessly, but here’s a version inspired by the delicious one in your image:
Base Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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6–8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
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1–2 cups shredded or sliced cheddar cheese
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1 refrigerated pizza dough sheet (or homemade dough)
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1 small onion, diced (optional)
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Sliced pickles (optional but amazing!)
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
Optional Add-Ins (Choose Your Adventure)
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Caramelized onions
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Mushrooms
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Jalapeños
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Cooked peppers
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Crumbled sausage
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Barbecue sauce
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Ranch drizzle
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Hot sauce
The beauty of Garbage Bread is that anything goes.
How to Make Garbage Bread
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