If you’re heading out on a fun camping adventure…
… the last thing you want to stress about is what to cook over the fire.
You want to kick back, soak in the great outdoors, and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
I’ve got you covered!
I put together a list of easy, mouthwatering pie iron recipes that will take your campfire cooking to the next level.
These simple (but oh-so-delicious) cast iron pie recipes are perfect for camping—whether you’re craving a savory meal, a hearty breakfast, or a gooey, campfire dessert.
Just grab your pie iron, a few ingredients, and get ready to make some campfire magic!
Let’s dive in and find your next favorite camping pie iron recipe.
From savory meals to sweet treats, you’ll find plenty of creative ideas to elevate your next camping trip. Whether you’re craving a classic grilled sandwich, a gooey dessert, or a hearty breakfast, these recipes make campfire cooking effortless and fun.
You’ll love how easy these cast iron pie recipes are to prep, so you can spend less time cooking and more time soaking in the great outdoors.
Alright, let’s dive into these mouthwatering pie iron recipes! 🔥
Here are some of my favorite camping breakfast meal ideas, simple sheet pan recipes for camping, and 60 camping lunches that will blow your mind.
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1. Pie Iron Breakfast Bake with Eggs, Hashbrowns and Bacon
Start your morning at the campsite with a hearty and delicious Pie Iron Breakfast Bake packed with eggs, crispy hashbrowns, and smoky bacon. This easy-to-make campfire breakfast is warm, satisfying, and loaded with flavor—the perfect way to fuel up for a day of outdoor adventures. With just a few simple ingredients and a pie iron, you can enjoy a crispy, golden, and cheesy breakfast bake right over the fire. Whether you’re cooking for the family or just yourself, this camping breakfast classic is sure to be a new favorite! 🔥🥓🍳
2. Reuben Sandwich
My husband loves Reuben sandwiches, so I had to figure out a way to make one while camping—and turns out, it’s super easy! 🔥
With just a few ingredients and a pie iron, you can whip up a crispy, melty, campfire Reuben that’s just as good as the deli version. We usually go for rye or pumpernickel, but all we had was white bread, and guess what? Still amazing. Layer up some corned beef, shredded Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, toast it to golden perfection, and you’ve got yourself a campfire classic that’s impossible to resist!
3. Sausage & Egg Hobo Pie
Is there anything better than a hearty, handheld breakfast cooked over the campfire? 🔥
These Pie Iron Sausage and Egg Hobo Pies are the perfect way to start your day outdoors—crispy, buttery bread filled with savory sausage and fluffy eggs. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a warm, satisfying breakfast that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Get ready for a campfire classic that’ll keep everyone coming back for more!
4.Best Campfire Pizza
Is there anything better than crispy, golden pizzas cooked over a campfire on your next camping trip? 🔥
The kids will be absolutely thrilled when you break out the pie irons and let them create their own custom campfire pizzas. With endless topping possibilities and that irresistible wood-fired flavor, these easy-to-make personal pizzas are guaranteed to be a hit.
Get ready for a fun and delicious camping meal the whole family will love! 🍕🏕️
5. Breakfast Bake
Is there anything better than a warm, melty breakfast sandwich cooked over the campfire? 🔥 This Pie Iron Breakfast Bake is packed with layers of fluffy fried eggs, savory ham, and gooey melted cheese between crispy, golden bread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a hearty, satisfying breakfast that’s perfect for fueling your outdoor adventures. Get ready for an easy, campfire-friendly meal that everyone will love!
6. Campfire Apple Pies
There’s something about camping mornings that makes everything taste better—especially these Campfire Apple Pies.
This is one of my favorite morning meals, but only when I’m out in the woods, soaking in the crisp morning air. Made with cinnamon bread and sweet, gooey apple filling, these pie iron treats are warm, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make. Just a few simple ingredients, a toasty pie iron, and you’ve got yourself a campfire breakfast that feels like a treat. Trust me—once you try these, you’ll never want to camp without them! 🍎🥧🔥
7. Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
Is there anything better than a warm, gooey cheesecake dessert cooked right over the campfire? 🔥
This 5-ingredient pie iron cheesecake is the ultimate camping treat—crispy, golden white bread filled with creamy whipped cheesecake and sweet strawberry pie filling. With just a little butter and a dusting of powdered sugar, you’ll have a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that’s simple, delicious, and campfire-approved. Get ready to impress your camping crew with this easy and irresistible sweet treat! The best part is, you get to sit down while others cook their own food…..and have fun!
8. Tasty Tacos
Check out these delicious pie iron tacos—a fun and easy way to enjoy a campfire twist on a classic favorite! 🔥
The best part? You can customize them exactly how you like—load them up with your favorite fillings, from seasoned beef or shredded chicken to gooey cheese, salsa, and all the toppings. Toasted to crispy perfection over the fire, these tacos are warm, melty, and packed with flavor. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a fun dinner around the campfire, these pie iron tacos are sure to be a hit
9. S’mores Sandwiches
How could you not love a sandwich that starts with cinnamon bread, melty chocolate hazelnut spread, and gooey marshmallows? 🔥 This pie iron dessert sandwich is everything you want in a campfire treat—crispy, buttery, chocolatey, and downright irresistible. Toasted to golden perfection over the fire, each bite is like a warm, ooey-gooey s’mores upgrade. Trust me, once you make these, you’ll be stocking up on extra ingredients for every camping trip!
10. Cherry Mountain Pie
No one is going to stop at just one of these, so make sure to have extra ingredients! 🍒🔥
Cherry Mountain Pies are the ultimate campfire dessert—golden, crispy bread filled with sweet, gooey cherry pie filling and toasted to perfection in a pie iron. They’re ridiculously easy to make, and that warm, fruit-filled center is pure magic after a long day outdoors. Whether you eat them plain or top them with a little powdered sugar, these campfire hand pies are guaranteed to be a new camping favorite!
11. Cinnamon rolls
Is a camping trip even a camping trip if you don’t have some kind of yummy cinnamon rolls to cook and eat? There’s just something about the smell of cinnamon and sugar wafting through the fresh morning air that makes the whole campsite feel extra cozy. And when you cook them over the fire in a pie iron? Game changer. It’s the perfect blend of gooey, golden, and slightly crisp — all wrapped in that smoky campfire flavor. Whether you’re making breakfast or a sweet treat after a long hike, these pie iron cinnamon rolls are a must-try for your next adventure.
12. Chicken Pot Pie Pockets
Craving a warm, hearty meal by the campfire that isn’t just hot dogs and marshmallows? These Chicken Pot Pie Pockets made in a pie iron are the ultimate comfort food for your next camping trip. Packed with creamy chicken, tender veggies, and wrapped in golden biscuit dough, they’re like cozy little pies you can hold in your hand. No plates needed, no mess — just a delicious, campfire-friendly twist on a classic that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Trust me, once you try these, they’ll become a go-to favorite in your camping recipe lineup.
13. Pancakes
If you’ve never had pancakes cooked in a pie iron over the campfire, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest and most satisfying camping breakfasts ever. Camping Pancakes in a Pie Iron are fluffy, golden, and have that irresistible crispy edge thanks to the fire. Whether you keep it simple with syrup or get creative with chocolate chips, berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these handheld pancakes are a total morning win. Plus, no flipping required — just pour, press, and cook. It’s the perfect way to start a slow, peaceful morning in the great outdoors.
14. Campfire Quesadilla
Looking for a quick, cheesy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s super easy to make at the campsite? You’ve got to try Campfire Quesadillas! These are melty, crispy, and totally customizable — whether you’re stuffing them with classic cheese, chicken and peppers, or last night’s leftover taco meat. Toss them in the pie iron, cook them over the fire, and you’ve got a gooey, golden quesadilla with that perfect campfire crunch. It’s the kind of meal that makes everyone happy without a lot of mess or fuss — and cleanup is a breeze (which is always a win when you’re camping!).
15. PB&J Sandwich
Think PB&J is just for lunchboxes? Think again. When you toss a PB&J Sandwich into a pie iron and cook it over the campfire, something magical happens. The bread gets golden and toasty, the peanut butter turns warm and gooey, and the jelly bubbles just enough to make every bite feel like pure comfort food. It’s a sweet, simple, and totally satisfying camping treat — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you want a quick snack that hits the spot. Bonus: kids love helping make these!
16. Sun Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Croissant
If you’re looking to level up your campfire meals, these Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Chicken Pockets are the gourmet twist you didn’t know your camping trip needed. Made with sliced roasted chicken breast, creamy goat cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and wrapped in flaky Pillsbury crescent roll dough, they’re rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Cooked in a pie iron over the fire, the outside turns golden and crisp while the inside stays warm and melty — it’s like a cozy campfire hug in every bite. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fancy-ish dinner under the stars!
Camping Pie Iron Recipes
Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, cheesy, or classic, these 16 pie iron recipes prove that campfire cooking doesn’t have to be boring. From gooey cinnamon rolls in the morning to melty quesadillas and golden chicken pockets at night, there’s a recipe here for every camper and every craving. So grab your pie iron, gather around the fire, and get cooking — because some of the best camping memories start with good food, a crackling fire, and a little creativity.
Get the ingredients for some of these recipes and sit back and watch while everyone cooks their own food, while you chill!
Happy camping and happy eating!
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