Description
Garbage Bread is a delightful and hearty dish that combines savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and your favorite condiments, all wrapped in fluffy French bread dough. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or a cozy night in, this budget-friendly recipe allows you to customize it with various fillings, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love. Serve it warm with dipping sauces for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 6 slices cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 dill pickle spears (chopped)
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned (about 7–10 minutes). Drain excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the French bread dough into a rectangle (12×18 inches) on a floured surface.
- Spread ketchup and mustard evenly on the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Layer cooked beef, crumbled bacon, chopped pickles, and American cheese over the condiments.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to another, sealing the edges well. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg