Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread is packed with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, all rolled up in golden, soft pizza dough. It’s filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, then baked until the crust is golden and brushed with buttery sesame seeds. This bread is perfect for game day, family dinners, or anytime you want a cheesy bacon cheeseburger experience in an easy-to-share, sliceable loaf. Serve it with burger sauce or ketchup for dipping and watch everyone ask for seconds!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ground Beef: Use regular ground beef for the best flavor. You can also use ground turkey or chicken if you want a lighter version.
- Hamburger Seasoning: This adds classic cheeseburger flavor. If you don’t have it, make your own!
- Onion Powder: Adds a mild onion flavor without the texture of fresh onions. You can leave it out if you don’t have any.
- Bacon: Cooked and crumbled bacon gives a smoky, salty crunch. You can use turkey bacon if you want a leaner option.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar melts well and adds a rich, tangy flavor. You can use mild cheddar or a mix of cheeses if you prefer.
- Pizza Dough: Refrigerated pizza dough makes this bread easy to roll. You could also use my easy homemade pizza crust or biscuit dough, but the shape and baking time might change a little.
- Butter & Sesame Seeds: Brushing the baked bread with melted butter makes the crust soft and shiny, and the sesame seeds add a little extra flavor and crunch.
FAQs
What is Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread?
It’s a fun, easy-to-share bread that has all the flavors of a cheeseburger rolled up in pizza dough. It’s full of seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, baked until golden and brushed with butter and sesame seeds.
Can I make Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread ahead of time?
Yes! You can cook the beef and bacon and roll up the dough ahead of time. Keep it covered in the fridge for a few hours before baking. Then bake it fresh when you’re ready to eat.
Can I use a different cheese?
Absolutely! Sharp cheddar gives the classic flavor, but you can also use mild cheddar, Colby Jack, or even a little mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
Can I make it without bacon?
Yes! You can skip the bacon if you prefer for cheeseburger garbage bread! The bread will still be full of cheeseburger flavor with the beef and cheese.
Can I add other ingredients to the bread?
Yes! Feel free to mix in diced pickles, sautéed onions, green peppers, or even a little cooked mushroom. Just be careful not to add too much liquid, or the bread might get soggy.
Serving Ideas
- Family Dinner: Slice thick and serve as a main course with classic burger sides like air fryer French fries, cheesy tater tots, or crispy onion rings. A simple side salad on the side is also delicious.
- Appetizer or Party Snack: Cut into smaller slices or bite-sized pieces for a fun appetizer on game day, at parties, or potlucks. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like burger sauce, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic aioli.
- Game Day or Snack: Enjoy a warm slice straight from the oven for an easy, satisfying snack anytime.
How to Store & Reheat Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread
Room Temperature: Keep the bread wrapped in foil or in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. It stays soft and ready to slice anytime.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Wrap tightly or use an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out.
Freezer: Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread freezes beautifully! Let it cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To Reheat: Warm slices in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through. This keeps the crust crisp and the inside soft and cheesy.
Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Topping
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease. Stir in the hamburger seasoning and onion powder. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll the pizza dough out on the prepared baking sheet into roughly a 10×15-inch rectangle.
- Spread the cooked ground beef evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the beef.
- Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Starting with the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams and ends to seal.
- Place the roll seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Immediately after baking, brush hot bread with melted butter. Then, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
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