Here’s a simple, fun version of “Garbage Bread”—a gooey, cheesy, loaded bread that’s super customizable! 🥖🧀
Ingredients
1 loaf of Italian bread (or French bread)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup cooked bacon bits (or chopped cooked ham/sausage)
½ cup chopped green onions
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional extras: bell peppers, jalapeños, olives, or leftover veggies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise, keeping the two halves intact like a sandwich. Hollow out some of the soft bread from the center to create space for the filling.
Make the filling: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and any extras you want to add. Stir in bacon bits and green onions.
Stuff the bread: Spread the mixture evenly inside both halves of the bread. Press lightly so it fills the cavity well.
Wrap and bake: Wrap the stuffed bread in foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese melts. For a crispier top, open the foil for the last 5 minutes.
Serve: Slice into thick pieces and serve warm. Warning: it’s dangerously addictive! 😋
💡 Tip: This is a perfect “use up leftovers” recipe—throw in any bits of cooked meat, veggies, or extra cheese. That’s why it’s called Garbage Bread!
If you want, I can give you a super quick 10-minute microwave version that’s even more gooey and perfect for a snack. Do you want me to do that?
