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Nona’s Garbage Bread: The Ultimate Leftover Pizza Roll

Two halves of a golden-brown Garbage bread recipe roll, sliced open to show a hearty filling of meat, cheese, and vegetables.
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Use up your week’s leftovers in this ridiculously easy, customizable stuffed pizza dough roll. It is a simple, shareable comfort food snack perfect for low waste dinner ideas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup leftover cooked meat (e.g., ground beef, shredded chicken, pepperoni pieces)
  • 1/2 cup leftover cooked vegetables (e.g., peppers, onions, mushrooms)
  • 1/4 cup leftover sauce or spread (e.g., marinara, cream cheese, mustard)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 10 by 14 inches.
  3. Spread your chosen sauce or spread evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce layer.
  5. Distribute your leftover cooked meat and vegetables evenly over the cheese. Do not overfill.
  6. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed firmly. Tuck the ends under the roll.
  7. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the entire surface of the roll with the beaten egg wash.
  9. Slice a few small vents into the top of the dough to allow steam to escape. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Let the garbage bread cool on the pan for 5 minutes before slicing into thick pieces for serving.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with almost any cooked filling. Think leftover cheeseburger fillings or taco meat for a different flavor profile.
  • For a crispier crust, brush the dough with melted butter instead of olive oil after the egg wash.
  • Serve with extra marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

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