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Campfire Mountain Pies: Easy Camping Sandwiches

Crisp outside, hot and melty inside. Build these pie-iron sandwiches over hot coals for a fast lunch when you want a warm meal with zero cleanup.

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Added October 15, 2026
Source: alyonascooking.com
Campfire Mountain Pies: Easy Camping Sandwiches
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 10
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 loaf whole wheat sandwich bread
  • •1 pound honey ham slices
  • •7.5 oz Colby Jack cheese
  • •1 dozen eggs

Equipment

  • • Cast-Iron Mountain Pie Maker
  • • Sharp knife
  • • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  1. 1Get the fire going in your fire pit. Season the irons if needed. Once there are some embers, spray the insides of your mountain pie maker with cooking spray. Place a piece of bread onto each half.
  2. 2Add sandwich toppings. For breakfast, build your sandwich with an egg (cracked directly onto the bread), a slice of cheese, and two slices of ham.
  3. 3For Mountain Pie Pizza, spread 1 tablespoon of pasta sauce, 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 5 pepperonis.
  4. 4For Ham and cheese sandwiches, add a slice of Colby cheese on each piece of bread, and 3 slices of ham.
  5. 5Close the mountain pie maker, and trim any excess bread (this seals the sandwich). Close the iron shut and latch on the cooker and place over hot embers or a low flame. Cook sandwiches for about 10 minutes flipping once in-between.
  6. 6Remove the mountain pies and carefully open the pie iron. If they are stuck to the iron close it shut and cook for another 3-4 minutes over a low flame or embers. Gently bang against a picnic table before opening, so they release from the mold easily.
  7. 7Transfer your hot sandwich over to a disposable plate and enjoy with your favorite condiments or sauces.

Camp tips

  • • Always grease your mountain pie molds with cooking spray or oil before each use so the dough or bread doesn’t stick.
  • • Cook mountain pies over a steady low heat with embers rather than over direct flames to prevent burning.
  • • Trim off excess bread so the sandwiches form a pocket and come out of the mold easier.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
453

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