Description
This Breakfast Garbage Bread is a hearty and satisfying morning treat featuring a flaky pizza dough crust filled with scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd and combines classic breakfast flavors into a delicious rolled loaf that’s baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
For the Dough and Filling
- 16 oz pizza dough
- 8 eggs (beaten)
- Breakfast sausage links (casings removed, approximately 8 links)
- 6 oz cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Brushing
- 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Once done, drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Scramble Eggs: Using the same skillet, scramble the beaten eggs seasoned with salt and black pepper over medium heat just until they set. Remove from heat and let the eggs cool slightly to make handling and spreading easier.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle to create a base for spreading the filling.
- Assemble Filling: Evenly spread the scrambled eggs across the dough surface, leaving a small border all around to prevent leaks. Layer the cooked sausage evenly over the eggs, then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from one of the longer edges, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, folding the edges in as you go to tuck in the filling. Pinch the seams and ends securely to seal the loaf and prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down. Brush the entire surface of the loaf with an egg wash made from a beaten egg to give a beautiful golden-brown finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake the assembled loaf in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Once baked, let the bread rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set before slicing. Serve warm for a delicious, hearty breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with cooked bacon or ham for variation.
- Use your favorite type of cheese; Monterey Jack or mozzarella work great as well.
- Ensure to drain excess grease from sausage to avoid soggy dough.
- Letting the scrambled eggs cool slightly before spreading will prevent dough from becoming soggy.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
