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Indulge in This Cheesy Garbage Bread Recipe Today Recipe

Indulge in This Cheesy Garbage Bread Recipe Today Recipe

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This Cheesy Garbage Bread recipe is a deliciously indulgent appetizer or snack made by rolling pizza dough around a savory mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, and marinara sauce. Baked to golden perfection and seasoned with Italian herbs, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you crave gooey, cheesy delight.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Meats

  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles

Vegetables

  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Other

  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
  2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, roughly 12×16 inches, to create a base for the fillings.
  3. Add Sauce and Fillings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion, and black olives evenly over the sauce to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  4. Roll the Dough: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, carefully pinching the seam and the ends to seal and prevent fillings from spilling out during baking.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Place the rolled log seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning for added flavor and a golden crust.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through, with cheese melted and bubbly inside.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the Garbage Bread rest for 5 minutes after baking to set the cheese, then slice into rounds. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • You can customize the ingredients to your liking by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or changing meats to turkey pepperoni or sausage.
  • Make sure to seal the dough well to avoid the filling leaking out during baking.
  • Letting the bread rest before slicing helps keep the cheese from oozing out too much.
  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes either to the filling or on top before baking.
  • This bread is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.

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