Garbage Bread

Garbage Bread

Ingredients

• 1 loaf refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)

• 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup cooked meats (pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, or chicken)

• 1 cup vegetables, chopped (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, spinach)

• ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Optional topping: grated Parmesan, parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C).

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the dough

   • Roll pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

3. Add fillings

   • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.

   • Add meats and vegetables.

   • Spoon sauce lightly over fillings (don’t overdo it).

   • Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

4. Roll and seal

   • Roll the dough tightly, jelly-roll style.

   • Pinch seams and tuck ends underneath.

5. Top the bread

   • Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.

   • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

6. Bake

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.

7. Cool and slice

   • Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Don’t overfill or the bread may split.

• Use leftovers like taco meat, pulled chicken, or veggies.

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

• Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.

• Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.