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Cheesy Garbage Bread Delight That’s Loaded with Everything I Crave

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  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 slices (serves 3–4 as a meal)
  • Category: Main Dish, Snack, Appetizer
  • Method: Baking, Rolled Bread
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cheesy Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food mash-up—stuffed with gooey cheese, savory meats, and whatever leftovers you’ve got in the fridge. Rolled up like a stromboli and baked until golden and crisp, it’s a ridiculously satisfying way to make use of what you already have. Perfect for game day, easy dinners, or anytime you need a warm, melty fix!


Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough
  • 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½1 cup cheddar cheese or provolone slices
  • ½1 cup deli meats (pepperoni, salami, turkey)
  • ½ cup cooked crumbled sausage or ground beef (optional)
  • ½ cup sautéed onions and/or peppers (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
  • Marinara or ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

  3. Layer meats, cheeses, and any optional veggies evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.

  4. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

  5. Roll tightly from one long end to the other, jelly-roll style. Pinch the seam and tuck the ends under.

  6. Place roll seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil or melted butter.

  7. Sprinkle additional seasoning on top, if desired.

  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

  9. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.


Notes

  • This is a “clean-out-the-fridge” recipe—use whatever meats, cheeses, or veggies you have on hand.
  • For heat, add jalapeños, buffalo sauce, or pepper jack cheese.
  • For breakfast: fill with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheddar.
  • Make ahead by assembling the roll and refrigerating until ready to bake.
  • Freezer-friendly: wrap individual slices and freeze for quick snacks.