Pie Iron Pizza Pockets (Printable Version)
Golden, cheese-filled pie-iron pockets with sauce and toppings, cooked over a campfire in under 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
04 - 12–16 slices pepperoni or salami (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
06 - 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
07 - 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
08 - 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
→ For Brushing
09 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the pie iron over a campfire or stovetop for 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter. Arrange 4 slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
03 - Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each base slice. Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella and selected toppings. Sprinkle with Italian herbs if desired.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming sandwiches.
05 - Place each sandwich into the preheated pie iron, close, and latch securely. Trim excess bread if needed.
06 - Cook over medium campfire heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until bread is golden and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove from pie iron, allow to cool briefly, then serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It’s a hands-on, customizable meal that makes you feel like a kid again, trading topping combos around the fire.
- No two pockets ever taste exactly the same, and half the fun is discovering new favorites each time.
02 -
- Don’t overfill your pockets—even though it’s tempting, you’ll end up with bursting cheese and a mess to clean out of the iron.
- Wiping the pie iron with a bit of oil before cooking helps release stuck-on bits and keeps the next round as perfect as the first.
03 -
- Let the bread sit out for a few minutes so it’s slightly dry—this helps it crisp up and keeps it from tearing.
- Brush the inside of the pie iron with a little butter or oil before adding your sandwich—this adds extra crunch and deep flavor.