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.
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
| 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
| 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
| 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 |
Hungry Yet?
Why not have a campfire tonight and try making mountain pies. You won't be disappointed if you use one of these delicious recipes!
© 2020 Claudia Mitchell
Comments
Claudia Mitchell (author) on July 26, 2020:
Glad it brought back memories. Thanks for reading.
Patty Poet from Suffolk, VA on July 25, 2020:
A fond memory! We did a lot of camping when my sons were small and mountain pies were the nightly treat. We made pizza, blueberry, cherry and apple. My favorite was always the pizza!
Claudia Mitchell (author) on July 21, 2020:
Thanks Peggy - That's a good idea about the link. These are good, and that strawberry cream cheese one is out of this world.
Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on July 21, 2020:
I had never heard the term "mountain pie" before reading this. If there is an Amazon link to that metal sandwich maker, you could probably add it here. It must seal the edges of the bread, looking at that last photo. You have many flavorful combinations here that would also make tasty grilled sandwiches on the stovetop.
Claudia Mitchell (author) on July 21, 2020:
The bread choice is only a suggestion and there are so many delicious (and some more nutritious) types to choose from. You can find mountain pie makers in many sporting goods stores and on amazon. Thanks for reading.
KonaGirl from New York on July 20, 2020:
Interesting concept, however, I'm unable to condone the use of so much nutrient lacking white bread! LOL. I can see the fun in using your wonderful suggestions but in a more nutritious way.
Only problem I foresee is finding that wonderful contraption you are using to make the "mountain pies". Any suggestions? I couldn't find a link as to where one might purchase one.
I think my grandson would love these!
Claudia Mitchell (author) on July 19, 2020:
That's a good one, but I have to say that strawberry cheesecake mountain pie is really really good! thanks for reading!
Abby Slutsky from America on July 19, 2020:
The apple one would be my downfall. You have so many wonderful combinations. Thanks for sharing.
