Pie Iron Pizza Pockets (Printable)

Crispy campfire pockets stuffed with mozzarella, sauce and favorite toppings, toasted in a pie iron until golden.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices sandwich bread, white or whole wheat

→ 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 melted butter

# How-To Steps:

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 onto each bread slice. Add shredded mozzarella and your chosen toppings. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs if desired.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Place each assembled sandwich inside the preheated pie iron, close and latch securely. Trim any overhanging bread.
06 - Cook over medium campfire heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is crisp and golden, and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove carefully from the pie iron, let cool for a few moments, then serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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.

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