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Garbage Bread

Delicious Garbage Bread: Transform Leftovers Into Comfort Food

Garbage Bread is a creative way to utilize leftovers and make a delicious meal, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground chicken, turkey, or meat-free options
  • 1 medium Diced Onion or shallots or leeks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked black pepper preferred
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon or omit for a vegetarian option
  • 4 spears Dill Pickle Spears or relish as an alternative
  • 6 slices American Cheese or mozzarella or Pepper Jack
For the Dough
  • 1 pound Refrigerated French Bread Dough or pizza or homemade dough
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard or Dijon mustard
For Binding and Topping
  • 1 large Egg or flax or chia seed egg for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional topping
For Dipping
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing or ranch or blue cheese dressing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garbage Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onions until brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess grease.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out the refrigerated French bread dough into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
  4. Spread ketchup and mustard over the rolled-out dough, leaving a ½-inch edge.
  5. Layer the cooked beef mixture, crumbled bacon, pickle spears, and cheese across the dough.
  6. Roll the dough from one long side, tightly encasing the fillings. Pinch and seal the edges.
  7. Brush the rolled dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let the Garbage Bread cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve warm with Thousand Island dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Drain excess grease from the filling to maintain a good texture. Experiment with different fillings for variety.

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