This is called ‘Garbage Bread’ but it tastes like pure gold!
This recipe takes leftover ingredients and transforms them into a fun and flavorful party food. Garbage Bread is essentially a giant stuffed bread roll filled with savory goodness and baked to golden perfection.
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients (in a table) and simple instructions to create your own Garbage Bread masterpiece:
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| For the Filling: | |
| Ground Beef | 1 pound |
| Diced Onion | ½ cup |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Ketchup | ⅓ cup |
| Mustard | 3 tablespoons |
| Cooked and Crumbled Bacon | 6 slices |
| Chopped Dill Pickle Spears | 2 |
| American Cheese Slices | 8 |
| For the Bread: | |
| Refrigerated French Bread Dough | 1 (11-ounce) tube |
| Large Egg, Beaten | 1 |
| Sesame Seeds | 1 tablespoon |
| For Serving: | |
| Thousand Island Dressing |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- Cook the Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and tender (about 8-10 minutes). Crumble the beef as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain and Add Flavor: Drain excess fat from the skillet. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, and crumbled bacon.
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Assemble the Bread:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated French bread dough into a large rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
- Layer the Filling: Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the chopped dill pickles over the beef mixture, followed by a layer of American cheese slices.
- Roll Up and Seal: Starting from a long side, carefully roll up the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seams and ends to seal. Place the rolled bread seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the Garbage Bread:
- Egg Wash and Sesame Seeds: Brush the top of the rolled bread with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake it Up: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice and Cool: Allow the Garbage Bread to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve Warm with Dipping Sauce: Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping.
