If you’re looking for a hearty, savory dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging in some comfort food, Loaded Garbage Bread is the answer. Packed with bacon, seasoned ground beef, melty Velveeta, and cheddar jack cheese, all rolled up in pizza dough, this dish is a delicious mash-up of a cheeseburger and a stromboli. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s great for game days, parties, or even a fun family dinner. The creamy mayo-ketchup sauce adds an extra layer of flavor, making each bite even more irresistible.
Ingredients:
For the bread:
- ½ pound chopped bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite steak rub, like McCormick’s.
- 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (13.8 oz) thin crust pizza dough (such as Pillsbury)
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar jack cheese
For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the bacon: In a spacious skillet, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until it reaches a crispy texture. After cooking, move the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Leave a small amount of bacon grease in the skillet for added flavor.
- Cook the onions and beef: In the same skillet, toss in the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes tender. Then, add the ground beef, cooking it until it’s browned while breaking it apart as it cooks. If needed, drain any surplus fat from the pan.
- Season and add cheese: Once the beef is fully cooked, stir in the steak seasoning. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts and creates a creamy mixture with the beef and onions.
- Roll out the dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a surface dusted with flour, stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape.
- Assemble the bread: Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the grated cheddar jack cheese over the top. Then, evenly distribute the crispy bacon pieces.
- Roll and bake: Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the longer edges, and pinch the seams to seal. Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the dough is a rich golden brown and thoroughly baked.
- Prepare the sauce: While the bread is baking, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Slice the bread into pieces and serve with the sauce for dipping. Enjoy your Loaded Garbage Bread warm and cheesy!
Conclusion:
This Loaded Garbage Bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining all the best savory flavors into one delicious roll. Whether you’re looking for a fun meal or a snack for a gathering, the combination of seasoned beef, bacon, Velveeta, and cheddar jack cheese wrapped in golden pizza dough is hard to resist. Dip each slice in the creamy mayo-ketchup sauce for a perfect bite every time. It’s easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and sure to be a hit!
Loaded Garbage Bread
Ingredients
For the bread:
- ½ pound chopped bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite steak rub like McCormick’s.
- 12 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 13.8 oz thin crust pizza dough (such as Pillsbury)
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar jack cheese
For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a spacious skillet, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until it reaches a crispy texture. After cooking, move the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Leave a small amount of bacon grease in the skillet for added flavor.
- Cook the onions and beef: In the same skillet, toss in the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes tender. Then, add the ground beef, cooking it until it’s browned while breaking it apart as it cooks. If needed, drain any surplus fat from the pan.
- Season and add cheese: Once the beef is fully cooked, stir in the steak seasoning. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts and creates a creamy mixture with the beef and onions.
- Roll out the dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a surface dusted with flour, stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape.
- Assemble the bread: Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the grated cheddar jack cheese over the top. Then, evenly distribute the crispy bacon pieces.
- Roll and bake: Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the longer edges, and pinch the seams to seal. Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the dough is a rich golden brown and thoroughly baked.
- Prepare the sauce: While the bread is baking, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Slice the bread into pieces and serve with the sauce for dipping. Enjoy your Loaded Garbage Bread warm and cheesy!