Pepperoni & Mushroom Stromboli

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

2 eggs. separated

1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chopped fresh oregano

2 Tbsp olive oil

4 oz pepperoni, sliced

4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

4 slices boiled ham

1/2 cup pickled pepper rings

1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained

1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Press and fit dough evenly in a jelly roll pan.

2. Combine egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano and olive oil in a small bowl. Spread over dough.

3. Layer pepperoni, mozzarella, ham, pepper rings and mushrooms over dough. Roll dough from long end, jelly-roll style, to enclose filling. Place seam side down on pan.

4. Lightly beat egg whites in a small bowl. Brush over dough. Bake until stromboli is browned, about 35 minutes. Heat pizza sauce; serve with stromboli for dipping.