Recipes:
## **Pepperoni Calzones**
*Makes 4 calzones*
### **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
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### **Make Ahead**
You can prepare the **cheese mixture (Step 2)** up to **24 hours ahead**.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
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### **Directions**
1. **Prepare dough.**
Preheat oven to **450°F (232°C)**. Grease a baking sheet.
Slice bread dough into **4 equal pieces**; set aside.
2. **Make filling.**
Combine cream cheese and mozzarella in a medium bowl.
Stir with a fork until mixed. Add green onions, garlic, and thyme; stir well.
3. **Assemble calzones.**
Roll out dough pieces into **6-inch circles**.
Divide cream cheese mixture among circles, spreading to within **1 inch of edges**.
Layer pepperoni slices, overlapping, on top of the cheese mixture.
4. **Bake.**
Fold dough over filling. Seal edges using a fork.
Place calzones on prepared baking sheet and brush with some olive oil.
Bake **10 minutes**, then brush with remaining oil.
Bake until browned, about **10 minutes longer**.
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### **Variation**
For a vegetarian version, replace the pepperoni with **two sliced, sautéed bell peppers**.
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### Make It Quicker
* Fill these calzones with **4 ounces of store-bought soft herbed cheese spread** and save about **5 minutes** in Step 2.
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