Description
This Cheesy Garbage Bread recipe is a deliciously indulgent stuffed bread filled with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and fresh veggies, all rolled inside a soft pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a satisfying snack, this savory treat combines bold flavors and gooey cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Cheese Filling
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Meats
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles
For the Vegetables and Sauce
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
For Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated pizza dough into a large rectangle, providing enough space for all the fillings and rolling.
- Add Sauce and Fillings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to help seal the roll. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, pepperoni slices, cooked sausage crumbles, diced green bell pepper, diced onion, and sliced black olives evenly over the sauced dough.
- Form the Roll: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, making sure to keep the filling secured inside. Pinch the seam and ends firmly to seal the roll and prevent filling leakage during baking. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Finishing Touches: Brush the top of the dough roll generously with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly to give it a flavorful, golden crust.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the garbage bread at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until it turns golden brown and is cooked through. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes so the filling sets and is easier to slice.
- Serve: Slice the bread into rounds and serve warm with extra marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy this cheesy, meaty, and irresistible creation with friends or family.
Notes
- You can substitute the meats with your favorite pizza toppings or make it vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni and sausage.
- Allow the bread to rest before slicing to prevent fillings from spilling out.
- Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best results.
- Adjust the type and amount of cheese according to your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8th of loaf)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cheesy garbage bread, stuffed bread recipe, pepperoni sausage bread, easy party appetizer, pizza dough roll
