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The Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread Recipe (Loaded with Meat & Cheese)

A thick, cross-section slice of amazing garbage bread loaded with ground meat, melted cheese, and pepperoni.
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Make this easy Garbage Bread stuffed loaf loaded with ground beef, pepperoni, bacon, and excessive cheese. It is a satisfying comfort food perfect for game day or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large loaf of Italian or French bread (or 1 lb pizza dough)
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using a loaf of bread, use a serrated knife to slice the loaf horizontally, leaving about 1/2 inch attached on one side so it opens like a book. Do not cut all the way through.
  3. If using pizza dough, roll it out into a large rectangle suitable for wrapping your filling.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, cream cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly inside the cut bread loaf, pushing the filling down into the crevices. If using pizza dough, place the filling down the center and fold the dough over to seal the edges.
  6. Brush the top and sides of the bread with melted butter.
  7. Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes wrapped in foil.
  9. Carefully unwrap the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread crust is golden brown and crisp.
  10. Let the Garbage Bread cool for 5 minutes before slicing into thick pieces. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute any cooked meats you have on hand, such as ham or leftover shredded chicken, to make this a true leftover food recipes creation.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
  • This recipe works well as an easy pull apart bread when you score the top deeply before the final unwrapped bake.

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