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Garbage Bread Recipe: A Flavor-Packed Comfort Food Delight

This savory bread roll combines juicy ground beef, tangy pickles, smoky halal bacon, creamy cheese, and condiments in golden French bread dough.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (11-ounce) tube refrigerated French bread dough
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 6 slices cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
  • 2 dill pickle spears, chopped
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Thousand Island dressing for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion with salt and pepper until browned; drain excess grease
  • Roll out French bread dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle
  • Spread ketchup evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border
  • Add an even layer of mustard on top of the ketchup
  • Distribute cooked beef mixture over the condiments, then sprinkle turkey bacon and chopped pickles
  • Layer cheese slices in a single overlapping row over the toppings
  • Roll the dough into a tight log, pinching seams to seal
  • Brush the roll with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds
  • Place roll on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden and crusty

Notes

Drain excess grease thoroughly for best texture
Use a plant-based cheese alternative for vegan adaptation
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days
Add halal-certified bacon for strict halal compliance