Pizza Mountain Pies

Name: Pizza Mountain Pies (Campfire Sandwich Iron)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 slices white bread; 1 tablespoon pizza sauce; 4 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 4 slices pepperoni; 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper, optional

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Pizza mountain pies are nostalgic campfire sandwiches made in a sandwich iron with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce between buttered bread. They cook golden and melty in 3–6 minutes over direct heat.

Total

10 min

Servings

1

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon pizza sauce
4 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 slices pepperoni
1 tablespoon chopped green pepperoptional

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Instructions

1
Spread the butter evenly across the bread slices.
2
Place one slice of bread in a sandwich iron, buttered side down. Spread it with the pizza sauce, then sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons cheese, pepperoni and, if desired, green pepper. Top it with the remaining cheese and bread slice, buttered side up. Close the iron.
3
Cook the iron over a hot campfire until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese melts, turning occasionally, about three to six minutes. Serve hot.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften the butter before spreading so it coats the bread evenly and promotes even browning.
Turn the iron occasionally over the campfire or stovetop to cook both sides evenly and prevent burning.
Layer cheese on both sides of the filling to contain the pepperoni and pizza sauce and ensure even melting.
Use high, consistent heat so the sandwich cooks through in 3–6 minutes without the outside charring.

Substitutions

Pizza sauce → marinara sauce or tomato sauce (similar flavor and consistency)
Part-skim mozzarella → whole milk mozzarella or Italian blend cheese (melts the same way)
Pepperoni → ham, salami, or cooked bacon (same salty, savory role)
White bread → whole wheat or sourdough (sturdier, may need ±30 seconds cooking)

Storage & make-ahead

Eat immediately while hot and crispy. Leftovers can be wrapped and reheated in a toaster oven or stovetop sandwich iron for 1–2 minutes.

Equipment

sandwich iron

Common Questions

Can you make pizza mountain pies at home without a campfire?

Yes. Use a sandwich iron on a stovetop over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 3–6 minutes total.

What is a sandwich iron?

A sandwich iron is a hinged metal device that holds two bread slices and cooks them over heat. It's designed for campfire cooking but works on any stovetop burner.