🧀🔥 Garbage Bread Extravaganza (Serves 6)
🧾 Base Ingredients:
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1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1–2 cups shredded mozzarella (or cheese blend)
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Olive oil for brushing
🧂 Filling Ideas (choose your favorites):
Meats (1–2 cups total):
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Cooked ground beef or sausage
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Pepperoni or salami
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Bacon bits
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Shredded chicken or BBQ pulled pork
Veggies (1–1.5 cups total):
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Sautéed onions and peppers
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Mushrooms
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Spinach or arugula
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Roasted garlic
Extras:
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1/2 cup marinara, ranch, or BBQ sauce (plus more for dipping)
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1/2 cup cream cheese or ricotta (for richness)
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Jalapeños or banana peppers (for heat)
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Fresh herbs like basil or oregano
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
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Layer your fillings:
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Start with a thin layer of sauce or soft cheese.
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Add meats, veggies, then top with shredded cheese.
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Leave a 1-inch border around the edges.
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Roll it up like a jelly roll starting from the long side. Tuck the ends in to seal.
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Brush with egg wash and cut 2–3 slits in the top for steam to escape.
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Bake for 25–35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Cool slightly, slice, and serve with extra dipping sauce.
🌈 Variations:
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Buffalo Chicken: Shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, green onions.
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Italian Combo: Pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, marinara.
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Breakfast Bomb: Scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, cheddar, hash browns, a touch of hot sauce.
🥂 Pro Tip:
Make it ahead, wrap in foil, and reheat in the oven—perfect for parties or game day. Want a dessert version? I can give you a “sweet garbage bread” too!