Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 11 oz tube of Pillsbury refrigerated French bread dough
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp mustard
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (or 1 package bacon pieces)
- 2 dill pickle spears, chopped
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Thousand Island dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef with diced onions. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper for seasoning. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain the excess fat and set it aside. This forms the heart of your garbage bread filling.
- Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the French bread dough into a large rectangle. Make sure to leave a 1/2-inch border around the edges when spreading your ketchup and mustard on top of the dough. This will give it that tangy kick you want in every bite.
- Add the Fillings: Now, it’s time to layer up! Evenly distribute the beef and onion mixture over the dough. Add the crumbled bacon and chopped pickles, then place your American cheese slices over the top. The cheese is the glue that holds everything together!
- Roll the Dough: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a log. Tuck in the filling as you roll, pinching the seams to seal it all in. Place the log seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the top of the dough with your beaten egg, then sprinkle sesame seeds over it for that extra crunch. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and baked to perfection.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing it into individual portions. Serve with Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping—it’s a game-changer!
Notes
- Customizable Fillings: While the classic garbage bread is delicious as is, feel free to switch things up. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick, swap American cheese for cheddar, or use turkey instead of beef for a leaner option.
- Seal the Dough: Make sure you pinch the seams well to prevent any of the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Perfect for Leftovers: Garbage bread is a great way to use leftover meats and veggies in your fridge, keeping the dish fresh and exciting every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg