Introduction:
Garbage bread is a delicious and hearty dish that brings together all the comforting flavors of a pizza wrapped up in a warm, golden-brown dough.
It’s a fantastic option for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer, perfect for feeding a crowd or satisfying a craving for something cheesy and savory.
The combination of sausage, pepperoni, vegetables, and a gooey mozzarella filling ensures every bite is packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
1 package (16 oz) pizza dough
1/2 lb cooked sausage, crumbled
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions:
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C), making sure it’s nice and hot for when you’re ready to bake the bread. While the oven is heating up.
lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to ensure that your garbage bread doesn’t stick.
Next, roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Stretch and shape the dough into a rectangle or an oval, depending on your preference, ensuring it’s even and about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cooked sausage, chopped pepperoni, bell pepper, red onion, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan.
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until the ingredients are well combined.
Once your filling is ready, spoon it evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to make folding easier.
Carefully fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal it up like a giant pocket or log.
Place the prepared garbage bread onto the greased or lined baking sheet. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil.
which will help it bake to a golden-brown color and add a nice richness. If desired, sprinkle some additional Italian seasoning on top for extra flavor.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden and the cheese.
inside has melted and started to bubble. Keep an eye on it to ensure the dough doesn’t burn, especially if your oven runs hot.
Once it’s done, remove the garbage bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into generous pieces.
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired, and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness.
How to Make:
Making garbage bread is a simple yet rewarding process that yields a satisfying result with minimal effort.
Start by preparing your dough—whether you’re using store-bought or homemade pizza dough, ensure it’s soft and easy to work with.
If you’re using store-bought dough, allow it to come to room temperature before you begin shaping it.
The next step is assembling the filling, and this is where you can get creative. For a traditional take, you’ll want to use a hearty filling like cooked sausage and pepperoni.
but feel free to mix in other meats, such as ham or bacon, if you like. Adding vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or olives can also be a great way to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
To ensure your garbage bread bakes evenly, it’s important to roll the dough to a uniform thickness, especially along the edges.
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