Pie Iron Pizza Pockets (Print version)
Campfire-browned bread pockets stuffed with mozzarella, sauce and chosen toppings, brushed with butter.
# What you'll 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 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 it:
01 - Warm the pie iron over a campfire or stovetop for 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even heating.
02 - Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter. Set four slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
03 - Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each prepared slice. Top with shredded mozzarella and selected toppings. Dust lightly with Italian herbs if preferred.
04 - Place remaining bread slices, buttered side up, over the assembled base. Gently press to seal edges.
05 - Position each sandwich into the preheated pie iron, close and latch it securely. Remove any excess bread edges for a precise fit.
06 - Cook sandwiches over medium campfire heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Carefully release pizza pockets from the pie iron, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- No one expects gourmet pizza in the woods—it feels like a magic trick every time.
- The gooey filling and crisp edges make this both nostalgic and adaptable to whatever toppings you love most.
02 -
- If you rush the cooking and don’t wait for the bread to crisp, you’ll end up with a disappointing, soggy pocket.
- Butter both the inside and outside contact with the iron—the day I skipped this, everything stuck and I almost cried.
03 -
- Let the cooked pockets rest a minute before biting in to avoid a burned tongue (learned the painful way!).
- A sprinkle of Parmesan on the buttered bread before cooking gives a flavorful, crispy crust that always wins raves.