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Garbage Bread Recipe

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Garbage Bread is a savory, hearty rolled bread filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, bacon, pickles, cheese, ketchup, and mustard. This baked recipe combines familiar flavors in a convenient, sliceable bread ideal for sharing as a snack or meal accompaniment. With a crispy golden crust and gooey melted cheese inside, it’s a comforting crowd-pleaser perfect for casual gatherings or game day.

Ingredients

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Meat and Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon (or 1 package of store-bought bacon pieces)
  • 2 dill pickle spears, chopped
  • 8 slices American cheese (Kraft deli deluxe recommended)

Dough and Toppings

  • 11 ounce tube Pillsbury refrigerated French bread dough
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Sauces

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 3 Tablespoons mustard
  • Thousand Island dressing (for serving and dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the Beef and Onions: In a large pan over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook thoroughly, breaking up the beef with a spatula until browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess grease to keep the filling from being greasy.
  3. Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the refrigerated French bread dough into a large rectangle, providing a flat base onto which the toppings will be layered.
  4. Spread Sauces on Dough: Evenly spread ketchup followed by mustard over the dough, leaving a half-inch border around edges to help seal the roll later on.
  5. Add the Filling Layers: Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly over the sauce. Next, sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped dill pickle spears on top to add texture and flavor.
  6. Layer the Cheese: Place the American cheese slices in a single layer over the beef mixture to ensure even melting throughout.
  7. Roll the Dough: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, sealing the edges well to encase the filling completely.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Position the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet to prevent it from unrolling while baking.
  9. Egg Wash and Sesame Seeds: Brush the top with the beaten egg to promote browning and stickiness for sesame seeds, then sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on top for added crunch and flavor.
  10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust turns a nice golden brown color.
  11. Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes. This resting time helps the filling set, making slicing easier.
  12. Serve: Cut into slices and serve with Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping, enhancing the sandwich flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute American cheese with your favorite melting cheese like cheddar or provolone if desired.
  • Ensure to drain excess grease from the cooked beef to avoid soggy bread.
  • Pickles add a tangy crunch—feel free to adjust their quantity according to preference.
  • Use fresh cooked bacon or store-bought bacon bits depending on convenience and flavor preference.
  • Resting the bread after baking improves sliceability and flavor melding.
  • Thousand Island dressing complements the savory flavors but can be omitted or replaced with your favorite dipping sauce.

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