Description
Garbage bread rolls hearty ingredients into a delightful culinary adventure, blending savory meats, gooey cheeses, and zesty seasonings. Italian-inspired comfort wraps flavor and fun in each irresistible slice, promising a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon or store-bought bacon pieces
- 8 slices American cheese
Bread and Dough:
- 11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 2 dill pickle spears, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Thousand Island dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Craft a robust filling by sizzling ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Crumble the meat thoroughly while cooking, ensuring even browning. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
- Cool the meat mixture slightly, then fold in ketchup, mustard, and crumbled bacon until thoroughly integrated.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease.
- Roll out the French bread dough into a generous rectangular shape on a floured surface.
- Distribute the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the dough, maintaining a small border around the edges.
- Scatter chopped dill pickles uniformly over the meat layer.
- Strategically arrange American cheese slices to completely cover the meat and pickle foundation.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, starting from the longest side. Seal the seams and endpoints meticulously.
- Position the rolled bread seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the exterior with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bread achieves a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Rest the Garbage Bread briefly after removing from the oven, then slice and serve warm with Thousand Island dressing as a complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with moderate fat content to ensure juicy, flavorful filling without excess grease.
- Drain beef thoroughly after cooking to prevent soggy bread and maintain crispy texture.
- Consider using lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative for healthier protein options.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for enhanced flavor profile.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly before sprinkling to release deeper, nuttier taste and aromatic qualities.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for more intense flavor development.
- Allow bread to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help filling set and make slicing easier.
- Use parchment paper for effortless removal and minimal cleanup after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 942 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg