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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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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
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
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