Ahhh, Garbage Bread—the beautiful, chaotic cousin of pizza and stromboli 😄
It’s called that because you throw in whatever you’ve got and somehow it’s always amazing.
Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing version, plus swap ideas so you can freestyle.
Garbage Bread (a.k.a. Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Bread)
Ingredients
Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional but encouraged)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Cornmeal or flour (for rolling)
Fillings (pick 3–5 total)
- Meats: pepperoni, sausage (cooked), bacon, ham, rotisserie chicken
- Veggies: onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, olives, jalapeños
- Cheese (don’t be shy):
- Mozzarella (mandatory)
- Cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or whatever’s open
- Extras (optional chaos):
- Pizza sauce or marinara
- Ranch, BBQ sauce, or garlic butter
- Crushed red pepper
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
- Layer the chaos:
- Light sauce (if using)
- Cheese
- Meats
- Veggies
- More cheese (always more cheese)
- Roll it up tightly like a jelly roll, seam-side down.
- Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Pro Tips (aka Garbage Bread Wisdom)
- Precook watery veggies (mushrooms, spinach) so it doesn’t get soggy.
- If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
Popular Variations
🔥 Buffalo Chicken – chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese
🥓 Breakfast Garbage Bread – scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, cheddar
🌮 Taco Garbage Bread – seasoned beef, cheese, onions, crushed tortilla chips
🍕 Leftover Night Special – literally anything in your fridge
If you tell me what’s in your fridge right now, I’ll design a custom garbage bread that somehow becomes legendary.
