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Ultimate Garbage Bread: Cheesy, Meaty Party Loaf

Cross-section of cheesy garbage bread stuffed with seasoned ground meat and topped with melted cheddar and bacon bits.
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Make this ultimate comfort food, Garbage Bread. You wrap seasoned ground beef, bacon, and layers of cheese inside pizza dough for a hearty, crowd-pleasing bake perfect for game days or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 (13.8 ounce) tubes refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and all of the mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese mixture. This is your filling.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  5. Unroll one tube of pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, about 12×16 inches.
  6. Spread half of the meat and cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  7. Unroll the second tube of pizza dough and place it directly over the filling. Gently press the edges of the two dough layers together to seal the filling inside. Trim any excess dough if needed.
  8. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to create a tight seal, forming a large, stuffed loaf.
  9. Brush the top of the loaf lightly with the beaten egg wash. If you are using melted butter, you can brush that over the egg wash for extra browning.
  10. Score the top of the loaf lightly with a sharp knife in a crisscross pattern, cutting about halfway through the dough, but do not cut through to the filling. This helps steam escape.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Carefully remove the loaf from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the hot top. Let it sit for 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  13. Slice the loaf along the scored lines and serve warm. This is a great game day appetizer.

Notes

  • You can substitute the ground beef with cooked Italian sausage or shredded cooked chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • For an extra savory crust, mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder into the melted butter before brushing it on top.
  • Serve this cheesy pull apart bread with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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