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The Ultimate Cheesy Garbage Bread: Stuffed with Seasoned Ground Beef and Bacon

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Make this indulgent, cheesy stuffed bread filled with seasoned ground beef and crispy bacon, wrapped in pizza dough. It is a simple, hearty bake perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cooled beef mixture, crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, and provolone cheese. Mix well.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12 by 16 inches.
  6. Spoon the meat and cheese filling down the center third of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border on the short ends and a 3-inch border on the long sides. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the filling.
  7. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping them slightly in the center. Pinch the edges firmly to seal the loaf. Trim any excess dough from the ends and crimp the ends closed.
  8. Carefully transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides of the dough with the beaten egg wash. Cut 3 or 4 small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly inside.
  10. Let the bread cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef if you prefer a different flavor base.
  • For extra flavor, brush the top of the loaf with melted garlic butter right after it comes out of the oven.
  • Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

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