80+ Delicious Mountain Pie Recipes

Author:
Claudia Mitchell
Updated date:
Jul 21, 2020

Claudia has been writing recipes online for many years. She enjoys coming up with unique and tasty dishes, especially sweet treats.

Step up your mountain pie making game with one of the more than 80 recipes to choose from.
Claudia Mitchell

When sitting around a campfire and enjoying the company of friends and family, few things are nicer than eating delicious treats cooked over the open fire. One of the best things to make, besides s'mores of course, are mountain pies, or campfire pies. From sweet to savory, and anything in between, they are the perfect camping snack.

With more people spending time their own backyards these days, they can easily be made at home too. In fact, at home there is a much larger selection of ingredients to choose from.

Not Your Grandma's Mountain Pies

You'll find that most of these recipes aren't the old standbys that you are familiar with. These are gourmet mountain pies and they are delicious.

From meat filled delights to sugar overload, you'll find all kinds of ideas to help you step up your cookout game and impress your friends.

Here's an idea. Why not have a mountain pie dinner night and whip up some of your favorite flavor combinations. And don't forget that they are great for dessert too.

So go on and dust off those campfire pie makers, get a little creative, and try one of these 80 plus mountain pie recipes.

This campfire pie is almost ready to eat!
Claudia Mitchell

Mountain Pie Tips

Mountain pies are pretty easy to make. Just don't burn yourself at the campfire or opening the metal sandwich maker. That thing gets really hot!

Here are some other things you should consider when creating your masterpiece.

Don't use raw meat. The campfire may be hot, but the sandwich maker isn't on the heat long enough to cook meat.
Don't overstuff. Everybody loves lots of chocolate oozing out of their pie, but if you put too much filling in, the bread won't seal properly.
Skip the mayonnaise. Mayo and heat don't mix well and mayonnaise can go bad quickly. Instead, if you really want some, why not dip it on afterwards.
Cook the eggs. Don't use raw eggs. The bread gets too soft and the egg may not get adequately cooked.
Don't use lettuce. Lettuce is one of those vegetables that does not heat well. It wilts and gets slimy. Of course you may not mind that. A good substitute is spinach, but even that wilts with the heat.
Avoid raw vegetables. They can be a bit tricky because some produce a lot of liquid when cooking. Try sautéed ones instead, but make sure to drain off any liquid.
Go light on sauces. Go easy on the sauces as a filling. The bread can get mushy. Consider using it as a dipping sauce instead.
Expand your bread repertoire. Don't limit yourself to white bread. Try different types. Brioche bread for some of the dessert mountain pies is out of this world.

How to Make a Mountain Pie

To make a good mountain pie, you need a good maker. When looking to buy one, look for a heavy duty cast iron pie iron. They work well and give you those nice sealed sandwich edges and even browning.

Get a nice campfire going.
Open up your mountain pie maker and lay it on a flat surface.
Take one piece of bread and butter the side that will be against the mountain pie maker.
Butter another piece of bread and lay it against the other side of the maker.
Add your ingredients on one side.
Close the maker and cook it.
Once it's done (and you may need to check it a couple of times) carefully open up the maker and turn the pie out onto a plate. Don't touch though. It's hot!
Be extremely careful as these get incredibly hot! Let them cool to a point where you won't be burned before you eat them.

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Savory Options

Few things soothe the soul more than a hearty meal, and even though they may be small, mountain pies can be pretty hearty. So raid your kitchen cupboards, or make a quick stop at the grocery store, and grab the ingredients you need for one of these awesome recipes.

Sausage, sautéed onions, and cheese on rye bread makes a delicious mountain pie!
Claudia Mitchell

Meat Options

Cook meat and eggs thoroughly before putting them in your mountain pie.
Name	Fillings	Bread
Bacon Butty	Bacon, Brown Sauce	White
Bahn Mi	Sliced Pork, Chicken or Beef, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro	Italian
BBQ	Pulled Pork or Chicken, Cheddar Cheese	White
BLT	Bacon, Tomato	Sourdough
Bratwurst	Bratwurst, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese	Rye
Breakfast	Bacon or Sausage, Eggs, Cheese	White
Cheeseburger	Ground Beef, American Cheese, Onion, Mustard, Ketchup	White
Chicken Salad Melt	Shredded Chicken, Cheddar Cheese	Rye
Chipped Beef	Dried Beef, White Sauce	Sourdough
Croque Monsieur	Thin Sliced Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Pinch of Nutmeg	Italian
Cuban	Sliced Roast Pork, Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles	Italian
Curry Wurst	Sliced Hot Dog, Ketchup and Curry Powder Sauce	White
Deli	Choice of Sliced Deli Meat, Choice of Sliced Cheese	Rye
Elvis	Peanut Butter, Banana, Bacon	White
French Dip	Sliced Roast Beef, Caramelized Onions	Italian
Ham and Pickle	Ham, Pickle and Cream Cheese	White
Italian	Salami, Provolone, Tomato	Italian
Jambon Bueurre	Thinly Sliced Ham and Butter	Italian
Lobster Roll	Lobster Chunks, Butter, Chopped Celery	Italian
Lox, New York Style	Sliced Lox, Red Onion, Tomato, Cream Cheese	Italian

Who can resist pork bbq and it's delicious in a mountain pie!
Claudia Mitchell

More Savory Options With Meat

Cook meat and eggs thoroughly before putting them in your mountain pie.
Name	Fillings	Bread
Meatball Sub	Meatballs (sliced), Spaghetti Sauce, Mozarella Cheese	Italian
Monte Cristo	Egg, Ham, Butter, Mustard, Gruyere Cheese	White
Mufaletta	Salami, Mortadella, Provolone, Olive Tapenade	Italian
Patty Melt	Ground Beef, Sautéed Onions, American Cheese, Mustard	Sourdough
Pilgrim	Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing	Sourdough
Pittsburgh Special	Deli Meat, French Fries, Provolone, Tomato	Italian
Pizza	Pepperoni or Sausage, Choice of Vegetables, Mozzarella Cheese	Italian
Po'Boy	Fried Seafood, Tomato	Italian
Rachel	Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw (without mayonnaise)	Rye
Reuben	Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut	Rye
Sausage (pictured)	Sliced Sausage, Sautéed Onions and Mozzarella Cheese	Rye
Sausage & Peppers	Sausage, Sautéed Onions and Peppers, Provolone Cheese	Italian
Shepherd's Pie	Ground Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes	Sourdough
Sloppy Joe	Sloppy Joe Meat, Cheese	White
Souvlaki	Lamb or Chicken Pieces, Greek Seasoning, Onions, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese	Pita
Steak & Cheese	Thin Sliced Steak, Sautéed Onions and Peppers, Mozzarella Cheese	Italian
Taco	Taco Meat, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato	White
Tuna Melt	Tuna, Celery, Onion, Cheddar Cheese	Rye
Turkey Club	Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, American Cheese	Sourdough
Turkey Devonshire	Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese Sauce	Italian

Sautéed spinach, onions and feta are a mountain pie delight!
Claudia Mitchell

Vegetarian Options

Cook meat and eggs thoroughly before putting them in your mountain pie.
Name	Fillings	Bread
Avocado Toast	Avocado, Egg	Wheat
Bean Sandwich	Baked Beans	White
Burrito	Black Beans, Onions, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco	Tortilla
California	Avocado, Carrots, Sprouts, Goat Cheese	Wheat
Caprese	Basil Leaves, Mozzarella, Tomato	Italian
Cheese and Pickle	Sliced Cheddar and Chutney	White
Falafel	Falafel, Tabouleh, Tahini Sauce	Pita
French Onion	Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese	Italian
Grilled Cheese	Various Cheeses	Sourdough
Meatless Reuben	Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut	Rye
Mushroom Wellington	Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions	Italian
Pesto Delight	Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto, Tomato	Italian
Ratatouille	Eggplant, Onions, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Italian Seasoning	Italian
Red Beans & Rice	Red Beans, Rice	Italian
Spanakopita	Spinach, Feta Cheese, Dill	Pita
Vegetable Sauté (pictured)	Various Roasted Vegetables, Cheese	Sourdough

Sweet Options

Don't forget dessert! There's nothing like some ooey gooey melted chocolate to put a smile on your face and recharge your batteries after hiking all day.

If you like s'mores then you will love them in a mountain pie.
Claudia Mitchell

Sweet Options


Name	Fillings	Bread
Apple Pie	Fresh Sliced Apples, Cream Cheese, Honey, Cinnamon	Cinnamon
Baklava	Honey, Chopped Pistachios, Cream Cheese	Brioche
Banana Cream Pie	Banana, Cream Cheese, Marshmallow	Brioche
Birthday Cake	Cookie Crumbles, Frosting, Marshmallow	Brioche
Black Forest Cake	Chocolate Cookie Crumbles, Cherry Pie Filling, Cream Cheese	White
Caramel Cheesecake	Cream Cheese, Caramel Sauce	Brioche
Carrot Cake	Finely Chopped Carrots, Crushed Pineapple (drained), Cream Cheese, Raisins	Brioche
Chocolate Covered Strawberry	Sliced Strawberries and Chocolate Chips	Brioche
Chocolate Hazelnut	Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chopped Hazelnuts	Brioche
Coconut Cream Pie	Cream Cheese, Marshmallow, Coconut Flakes	White
Cookies and Cream	Cream Cheese, Crumbled Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Marshmallow	White
Fluffernutter	Peanut Butter, Marshmallows	White
Fruit Pie	Fruit Pie Filling	White
German Chocolate Cake	Chocolate Chips, Flaked Coconut, Caramel Sauce	Brioche

Strawberries, cream cheese and marshmallow burst with flavor in this tasty version of the mountain pie.
Claudia Mitchell

More Sweet Options


Name	Filling	Bread
Hot Chocolate	Chocolate Chips, Marshmallow, Cinnamon,	Brioche
Hummingbird	Crumbled Vanilla Sandwich Cookies, Chopped Pecans, Crushed Pineapple (Drained), Banana	Cinnamon
Key Lime Pie	Cream Cheese, Lime Curd, Marshmallow	Brioche
Lemon Cheesecake	Cream Cheese, Lemon Curd, Marshmallow	Brioche
PB&J	Peanut Butter, Jelly or Jam	White
Peach Pie	Peach Slices, Cream Cheese, Honey, Cinnamon	Cinnamon Raisin
Peanut Butter Cup	Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter	Brioche
Pineapple Upside Down Cake	Pineapple Pie Filling, Maraschino Cherries	White
Pumpkin Pie	Pumpkin Puree, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cream Cheese	Cinnamon
Raspberry Delight	Brie Cheese, Chocolate, Raspberry Jam	Brioche
S'Mores (pictured)	Chocolate, Marshmallow, Crumbled Graham Crackers	Brioche
Strawberry Shortcake (pictured)	Strawberries, Cream Cheese, Marshmallow	Brioche
Sweet Potato Pie	Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Cinnamon, Marshmallow	Cinnamon Raisin
Toffee	Chocolate Chips, Caramel Sauce	White