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Homemade Garbage Bread with melted cheese, pepperoni, and parsley on a golden crust, served on a wooden board.

Garbage Bread

A delicious, customizable Garbage Bread stuffed with pizza toppings (or any leftovers!) rolled in dough and baked to perfection. Quick, easy, and versatile, this recipe is perfect for dinner, potlucks, and more!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-Italian
Keyword: Easy Garbage bread recipe, Garbage Bread, Garbage Bread ingredients, Garbage bread pizza, Garbage bread pizza recipe, Italian Garbage bread recipe, Pepperoni garbage bread
Cost: $10

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Use for baking the bread)
  • 1 Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat (Helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier)
  • 1 Rolling pin (For rolling out the pizza dough)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing olive oil on top of the bread)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing the bread after baking)

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 pound Pizza Dough - Use fresh or thawed frozen dough.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil - For brushing the bread.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder - To season the top of the bread.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning - To season the top of the bread.
  • 8 oz Pepperoni - Classic pizza filling.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese - Cheese filling for the bread.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese - Adds flavor to the cheese filling.
  • ½ cup Pizza Sauce - For spreading on the dough (optional).
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes - Adds a little spice to the filling.
  • Other Fillings - Optional: sausage, ham, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, bacon, etc.

📋 Instructions

  • Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Roll or stretch it out on a floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  • Leave a 1-inch border around the edges of the dough. Spread the pepperoni slices evenly on the dough, then add a thick layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and add any other fillings (like sausage, mushrooms, or veggies) you desire.
  • Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam to seal it and tuck the ends under the loaf. Place the loaf seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of the loaf with olive oil using a pastry brush. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning on top. Cut 3-4 diagonal slits on the top to allow steam to escape. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let the bread rest for about 5 minutes to prevent the cheese from spilling out. Then, slice it into 2-inch thick pieces using a sharp knife. Serve with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg