Pepperoni Calzones

By Addie

“When the price of pepperoni was too high, Grandma made these calzones with thinly sliced salami from the deli counter. I liked it better that way! ”

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet. Slice bread dough into 4 equal pieces. Set aside.


Roll out dough pieces into 6-inch circles. Divide cream cheese mixture among circles; spread mixture to within an inch of edges. Layer pepperoni, overlapping slices, on cream cheese.


Combine cream cheese and mozzarella in a medium bowl. Stir with a fork until mixed. Add green onions, garlic and thyme; stir.


Fold dough over filling. Seal edges using a fork. Place calzones on baking sheet. Brush with some oil. Bake for 10 minutes. Brush with remaining oil. Bake until browned, about 10 minutes longer.
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Grandma's Secret Tip

Fill these calzones with 4 ounces of store-bought, soft herbed cheese spread and save 5 minutes in step 2.