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Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread Stuffed with Ground Beef and Bacon

A cross-section of baked garbage bread revealing a savory, cheesy ground meat filling inside golden dough.
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Make this Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread, a crowd-pleasing, savory stuffed bread loaf packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, all baked inside pizza dough. It is perfect for game days or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. If the dough is too thick, you may gently roll it slightly larger to accommodate the filling.
  5. Spoon the meat and cheese mixture down the center third of the pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border on the top and bottom edges.
  6. Cut diagonal slits about 1 inch wide along both long sides of the filling, stopping before you reach the filling. These will be used to fold over the filling.
  7. Fold the top and bottom edges of the dough over the filling slightly. Then, fold one side strip over the filling, and then fold the other strip over the first, overlapping them to seal the loaf completely. Crimp the edges together to seal tightly.
  8. Carefully transfer the sealed loaf to the prepared baking sheet.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the bread loaf with the egg wash.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese filling is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove the loaf from the oven and immediately brush the top with melted butter.
  12. Let the stuffed bread loaf cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thick, shareable portions.

Notes

  • You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
  • For an extra savory flavor, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped cooked onions or green peppers to the filling mixture.
  • Serve this party bread appetizer with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

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