Ah, Garbage Bread—also sometimes called Everything Bread or Stuffed Bread—is basically a hearty, cheesy, stuffed bread loaded with meats, veggies, and seasonings. It’s messy, delicious, and perfect for sharing 🍞🧀🥓
Here’s a classic recipe:
Garbage Bread
Serves: 6–8
Time: ~1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ½ lb cooked bacon or pepperoni, chopped (or a mix of deli meats)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped jalapeños, mushrooms, or olives
Instructions
- Prep bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the loaf lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating a “boat” to hold fillings.
- Mix filling:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, meats, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bread:
- Spread the mixture evenly inside the loaf.
- Top & brush:
- Brush the top of the bread with melted butter. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake:
- Wrap in foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through.
- Unwrap for the last 5 minutes to brown the top slightly.
- Serve:
- Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Veggie version: Use spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini instead of meat.
- Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Extra cheesy: Mix in a little Parmesan or cheddar for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the stuffed loaf and refrigerate before baking; bake when ready.
If you want, I can also give a party-sized sheet pan version that’s easier to slice and serve to a crowd. Do you want that?
