Garbage Bread is one of those recipes that sounds questionable until you taste it. Despite the name, there’s nothing “garbage” about it at all. It’s a golden, baked loaf stuffed with whatever delicious leftovers, cheeses, meats, and veggies you have on hand. Think of it as a rolled, baked sandwich that turns kitchen odds and ends into a crowd-pleasing meal.
This recipe is popular because it’s flexible, filling, and nearly impossible to mess up. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, cleaning out the fridge, or looking for a fun game-day dish, Garbage Bread delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
What Is Garbage Bread?
Garbage Bread is typically made with pizza dough that’s rolled out, layered with assorted fillings, rolled up like a jelly roll, and baked until crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. It’s sliced and served like a stuffed bread or savory roll.
The beauty of Garbage Bread is that there are no strict rules. Every version is unique, depending on what you add.
Why People Love It
Uses leftovers instead of wasting food
Customizable for meat-lovers, vegetarians, or picky eaters
Perfect for parties, lunches, or easy dinners
Crispy outside, cheesy inside—always satisfying
Basic Garbage Bread Recipe
Ingredients (Use What You Have)
Base
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Fillings (choose a mix)
Cooked sausage, ground beef, chicken, or pepperoni
Cooked bacon or ham
Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, olives
Mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack cheese
Leftover pasta, roasted vegetables, or potatoes (optional)
Seasonings
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)
For topping
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Garbage Bread (Step-by-Step)
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