Pie Iron Pizza Pockets (Printable Version)
Campfire-browned bread stuffed with sauce, gooey mozzarella and toppings, brushed with butter for crispy edges.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Sauce and Cheese
02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
04 - 12 to 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
# How To Make:
01 - Heat the pie iron over a campfire or stovetop for 2 to 3 minutes to thoroughly warm both sides.
02 - Brush one side of each bread slice evenly with melted butter. Arrange four slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each bread slice. Distribute mozzarella and preferred toppings evenly over sauce. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs if desired.
04 - Place remaining slices of bread, buttered side up, over the filled slices to form sandwiches.
05 - Open the preheated pie iron and carefully position one sandwich inside. Close, latch, and trim any bread edges protruding from the iron.
06 - Hold the filled pie iron over medium campfire heat. Toast for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove pockets from pie iron with tongs. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you're searching for a zero-fuss dinner that delivers big on flavor—especially outdoors—this is your ticket to instant happiness.
- Everyone can customize their own, which means picky eaters and creative cooks all win around the fire.
02 -
- Don’t overstuff them—too much filling leads to explosive, oozy disasters I’ve regretted every time.
- Wiping the pie iron with a bit of butter before loading helps everything release perfectly when you’re ready to eat.
03 -
- Let the pie iron preheat empty first for easy-toasted, nonstick bread.
- Sneak a layer of cheese on both sides if you crave extra stretch with every bite.