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Cheesy Garbage Bread

Cheesy Garbage Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Snack

Cheesy Garbage Bread is a delicious comfort snack perfect for gatherings, featuring gooey cheese and savory fillings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce can substitute with pizza sauce
For the Cheese Blend
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese any melty cheese can work
For the Meats
  • 1 cup Pepperoni can be replaced with salami or omitted
  • 1 cup Italian Sausage can substitute with ground beef or turkey
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper any variety works
  • 1 cup Onion use red or green onions as preferred
  • 1/2 cup Olives omit if not favored
For Baking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning can substitute with dried herbs

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick.
  3. Spread marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Layer mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, followed by pepperoni, Italian sausage, bell pepper, onion, and olives.
  5. Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing edges carefully.
  6. Brush olive oil over the top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize fillings as desired; avoid sogginess by leaving a crust border. For a golden finish, use an egg wash before baking. Store leftovers wrapped for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

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