Garbage Bread
A cozy and satisfying bread filled with assorted meats, cheeses, and vegetables, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or game-day snack.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 1 loaf loaf of bread Soft Italian, French, or sandwich-style loaf preferred.
For the filling
- 1 cup assorted leftover meats (turkey, chicken, beef sausage) Use any leftover meats you have.
- 1 cup assorted cheeses (mozzarella, cheddar) Choose cheeses that melt well.
- 1/2 cup vegetables (bell peppers, onions, spinach) Add more veggies if desired.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara Store-brand varieties work great.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- to taste pinch salt and pepper
- for brushing olive oil Helps crisp up the bread.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the loaf of bread in half horizontally and scoop out some of the inside to create a cavity.
- In a bowl, mix leftover meats, cheeses, vegetables, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the hollowed-out bread with the mixture and press it down gently.
- Place the two halves back together and brush the outside with olive oil.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Unwrap and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Assemble earlier in the day and keep it in the fridge. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven for best results.