Step 5: Add the Filling

Spread your prepared meat and cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
Leave ½ inch on all edges for clean sealing.

This is when you can add optional extras:

• Cooked potatoes for heartiness
• Jalapeños for heat
• Pickles for a cheeseburger-style Garbage Bread
• Extra cheese for a melty center

Press everything gently to even it out.

Step 6: Roll It Up

Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log.

Tips:

• Roll slowly and tightly so the layers stay intact.
• Pinch the seam to seal it.
• Fold the ends inward slightly to keep filling from leaking out.

Place the log seam-side down onto your baking sheet.

Step 7: Brush and Season

Brush the entire log with the beaten egg.
This gives the finished bread its shiny golden crust.

Sprinkle:

• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• A little dried parsley

Optional: drizzle with garlic butter for extra flavor.

Step 8: Bake to Perfection

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until:

• The crust is a deep, golden brown
• The bread feels firm and hollow when tapped
• You see little bubbles of cheese at the ends

Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This prevents the fillings from spilling out.

Step 9: Slice and Serve

Slice into thick pinwheels using a serrated knife.

Serve with:

• Marinara
• Ranch
• Chipotle mayo
• Garlic butter
• BBQ sauce

Each slice will reveal beautiful spirals of cheese, meat, and sauce wrapped in crispy golden dough.

Why Everyone Loves Garbage Bread

• Customizable: You can use leftovers—taco meat, grilled chicken, roasted veggies, ham and cheese, you name it.
• Comforting: Warm, cheesy, doughy, and snackable.
• Budget-friendly: Uses inexpensive ingredients and reduces wasted food.
• Perfect for parties: Easy to slice and serve as finger food.
• Kid-friendly: Simple flavors that everyone enjoys.

Popular Garbage Bread Variations

1. Cheeseburger Garbage Bread

• Ground beef
• Cheddar
• Pickles
• Ketchup and mustard

2. Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread

• Shredded chicken
• Hot sauce
• Cream cheese
• Mozzarella

3. Breakfast Garbage Bread

• Scrambled eggs
• Bacon or sausage
• Cheddar
• A drizzle of maple syrup

4. Veggie Lover’s Garbage Bread

• Spinach
• Mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Feta and mozzarella

If you’d like, I can also create a printable recipe card, a shorter version, or a variation using only the ingredients you currently have at home!