This Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food twist on a cheeseburger. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy pickles, all wrapped in soft French bread dough, it’s perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner. Easy to make and impossible to resist, this savory roll will disappear fast.
Garbage Bread
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Diced onion | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Refrigerated French bread dough | 1 tube (11 ounces) |
| Ketchup | 1/3 cup |
| Mustard | 3 tablespoons |
| Cooked and crumbled bacon | 6 slices |
| Dill pickle spears, chopped | 2 |
| American cheese, sliced | 8 slices |
| Large egg, beaten | 1 |
| Sesame seeds | 1 tablespoon |
| Thousand Island dressing | For dipping |
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound ground beef with 1/2 cup diced onion until fully browned. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drain excess grease.
Step 3: Prepare the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the 11-ounce tube of French bread dough into a rectangle roughly 12×18 inches.
Step 4: Add Condiments
Spread 1/3 cup ketchup and 3 tablespoons mustard evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Step 5: Layer the Fillings
Evenly sprinkle the cooked ground beef over the condiments. Add the crumbled bacon and chopped dill pickles on top.
Step 6: Add Cheese
Place the 8 slices of American cheese in a single layer over the fillings.
Step 7: Roll and Seal
Carefully roll the dough from one long end to the other, sealing the edges. Place the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8: Brush and Bake
Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
Allow the bread to cool for at least five minutes before slicing. Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
This Garbage Bread is a show-stopping, cheesy, savory treat everyone will love.
