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Cheesy Garbage Bread

Cheesy Garbage Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Delight

Cheesy Garbage Bread is a versatile and quick comfort food that uses up leftovers with gooey cheeses, savory meats, and colorful veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce or white sauce for a twist
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese optional or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Pepperoni or salami for substitution
  • 1 cup Sausage Italian or chicken sausage
  • 1 1 Bell Pepper or jalapeños for heat
  • 1 1 Onion or green onions for milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Olives optional if not favored
For Topping
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or melted butter for richness
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning adjust based on preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy Garbage Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick.
  3. Spread marinara sauce generously over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Layer mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, onion, and olives evenly on the sauce.
  5. Roll the dough tightly from one edge, pinching the seams to seal.
  6. Place the rolled dough seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with extra marinara or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize fillings as desired. Serve warm for best results. Pair with various dipping sauces for added flavor.

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