Description

This Easy Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food mashup—savory ground beef, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and melty cheese all wrapped in golden French bread dough. Baked to perfection and sliced into crave-worthy spirals, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game days, family dinners, or any occasion

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (11 oz) tube refrigerated French bread dough
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tbsp mustard
6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon (or 1 package of bacon pieces)
2 dill pickle spears, chopped
8 slices American cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Thousand Island dressing, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the French bread dough into a large rectangle.recipeshints.com+3recipe maestro+3No Dash of Gluten+3
Add Condiments: Spread ketchup and mustard evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.No Dash of Gluten+2The Country Cook+2recipe maestro+2
Layer Fillings: Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the condiments. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped pickles on top. Lay the American cheese slices over the fillings in a single layer.No Dash of Gluten+2recipe maestro+2The Country Cook+2
Roll and Seal: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log, sealing the edges to enclose the fillings. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.recipe maestro+1No Dash of Gluten+1
Egg Wash and Topping: Brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.The Country Cook+1No Dash of Gluten+1
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.The Country Cook+1No

Notes

Customization: Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients, such as sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or different cheeses.
Make-Ahead: You can assemble the bread ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.No Dash of Gluten
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.