Cheeseburger Garbage Bread

Name: Cheeseburger Garbage Bread with Pizza Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated pizza dough; 4 slices American cheese; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Burger sauce, for serving

Cheeseburger Garbage Bread is a savory, hand-held loaf that wraps seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, pickles, and melted cheese in refrigerated pizza dough. It's a quick weeknight meal or crowd-pleasing game day appetizer that delivers cheeseburger flavors in one foolproof package.

🌍American 🏷️Cheeseburger 🏷️Stromboli 🏷️Garbage bread 🏷️Ground beef Cheddar cheese

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated pizza dough
4 slices American cheese
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Burger sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked bacon, chopped pickles, ketchup, and mustard until well combined. Set aside.
4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5
Unroll the pizza dough onto a baking sheet and stretch it into a 9x15 inch rectangle.
6
Spoon the meat mixture down the center of the dough.
7
Layer the American cheese slices over the meat, then top with about 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
8
Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut 2-inch strips into the dough on both sides of the filling, about 1 inch apart.
9
Starting at one end, fold the strips diagonally over the filling in a crisscross pattern to form a loaf.
10
Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg.
11
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
12
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
13
Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve with burger sauce for dipping, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat before adding pickles and condiments to prevent a soggy filling and crust.
Let the bacon cool before mixing into the filling to avoid melting the cheese prematurely and making the mixture greasy.
Seal the dough edges tightly by pinching and overlapping to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Brush the beaten egg wash evenly over the entire loaf for a glossy, golden crust and better cheese browning on top.

Substitutions

Dill pickles → bread-and-butter pickles (sweeter, less tangy; reduce ketchup by 1 tbsp)
Yellow mustard → spicy brown or Dijon (note: Dijon is sharper; use 1 tbsp instead of 2)
Bacon → smoked sausage, browned and crumbled (note: adds smokiness, skip if adding smoked cheese)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled bread wrapped in foil at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat wrapped in foil at 325°F for 10–12 minutes until warmed through.

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking. Add 2–3 minutes to bake time if baking from cold.

What type of ground beef works best?

Use 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for flavor and moisture. Avoid very lean beef, which can dry out, or extra-fatty blends that release grease into the dough.