Description
Spiral cheese and meat-packed Garbage Bread rolls delicious Italian-American comfort into one hearty handheld treat. Loaded with savory fillings and golden-brown crust, this crowd-pleasing dish brings zesty flavors that satisfy hungry guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 0.25 cup marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal preparation.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour to prevent sticking and roll out pizza dough into a rectangular shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef, chopped pepperoni, blended cheeses, and selected seasonings until thoroughly incorporated.
- Distribute the prepared filling evenly across the dough, maintaining a one-inch border around the edges to ensure proper sealing.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a compact and tight cylindrical log.
- Meticulously pinch and seal the seam and both ends to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Position the rolled log seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
- Gently brush the exterior with beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface turns rich golden brown.
- Allow the pizza roll to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps stabilize the internal structure.
- Slice into desired portions and serve alongside marinara sauce for an enhanced dining experience.
Notes
- Pat cooked beef and pepperoni dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp and not-wet pizza roll.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and create lighter versions.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the filling mixture for an extra burst of aromatic goodness that elevates the entire dish.
- Use a fork to crimp edges firmly, creating a tight seal that prevents filling from leaking during baking and maintains a neat presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg