Cheeseburger Garbage Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
• 1 pound prepared pizza dough
• 1/2 cup diced dill pickle or relish
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For the "Secret Sauce" (optional):

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced dill pickle or relish
• 1 tablespoon minced green onions

Directions

Step 1: Cook bacon over medium heat in a nonstick skillet until crisp, about 5 minutes. Once cooked, drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Do not wipe out the pan.

Step 2: Add diced red onions and a pinch of salt to the pan with the leftover bacon grease. Increase the heat to medium-high and saut for about 3-4 minutes until the onions soften and begin to turn golden-brown.

Step 3: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula into small crumbles. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.

Step 4: Stir in the salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Continue to cook until the beef is fully browned and any liquid in the pan evaporates. Turn off the heat.

Step 5: Stir in the reserved bacon, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and half of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Step 6: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7: Lightly flour your surface and roll the pizza dough into a 10x15-inch rectangle. Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8: Spread the cooled meat mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of dough uncovered on the short sides and 2 1/2 inches on the long edge opposite to you.

Step 9: Scatter diced dill pickle and green onions over the beef mixture, then top with the remaining shredded Cheddar cheese. Brush a little water along the long edge where the roll will end.

Step 10: Fold the dough from both short sides over the filling. Start rolling from the bottom, making sure to seal the ends as you go. When the roll is almost complete, stretch the dough slightly and finish rolling with the seam side down.

Step 11: Transfer the roll to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter (or a beaten egg for a more glossy finish) and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 12: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the roll is golden-brown and you can see the fat from the beef leaking from the bottom or ends of the roll.

Step 13: While the roll bakes, prepare the "Secret Sauce" by whisking together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, minced dill pickle, and minced green onions in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 14: Once the roll is done baking, transfer it to a cooling rack and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving with the "Secret Sauce."

Chef's Notes

• If you are making the dough yourself, try one of these pizza crust recipes: Chef Johns Easy Homemade Pizza Dough, Wolfgang Pucks Famous California Pizza Dough, or New York Italian Pizza Dough.
• If you want the sesame seeds to stay on the roll when cutting, use a beaten egg instead of melted butter.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 394
• Total Fat: 22g (28% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 9g (45% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 73mg (24% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 714mg (31% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g (9% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (5% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 23g (47% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 204mg (16% Daily Value)
• Iron: 3mg (16% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 338mg (7% Daily Value)