25+ Pie Iron Recipes for Camping » Homemade Heather (2024)

These pie iron recipes are perfect for whenever we are camping in the wilderness. We just returned from a long weekend of camping and I have to tell you, it was SO MUCH FUN!

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While in the woods we, of course, enjoy a wide variety of camping meals that don’t always include hot dogs. Today I have rounded up some of our favorite Pie Iron Recipes for you…

Too busy to make these right away?! Pin them for later! Pin these recipes to your favorite camping board on Pinterest and they’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

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If you like these be sure to check out our 20+ Pie Iron Dessert Recipes too! I love using a pie iron (or camp cooker, same thing) while camping.

They are easy to heat over the campfire and make meal clean up super simple. If you don’t have one then you definitely need to purchase a Pie Iron of your own and test out a few of these yummy recipes!

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These Camp Cooker Cinnamon Rolls are a current viral favorite!

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Our camp cooking essentials:

  • A Pie Iron Camp Cooker from Rome industries makes cooking over the open fire super easy. These are the best cast iron pie irons! I would not recommend an aluminum pie iron because in my experience the aluminum models tend to warp and break.
  • Visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips on how to use this long handle camp cooker.
  • Foil Pie Plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
  • These Grilling Bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.
  • We love these BBQ Cooking Gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!

Pie Iron Recipes:

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This Camp Cooker Pumpkin Pie recipe has the kids eating pudgie pies all summer long!

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Camp Cooker Cookies are super fun to bake with a campfire pie iron! Check the post our for tips on making the perfect camping cookies over an open flame.

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This is my favorite way to make Garlic Bread while camping.

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Camp Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is the best thing between two slices of bread!

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This Camp Cooker Cherry Pie recipe makes the most delicious pudgie pie on a cast iron pie iron!

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Pizza Pockets made in a standard size pie iron are the perfect way to enjoy pizza on the go!

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A double pie iron is a great way to cook french toast over the fire pit! These are the best pie irons for feeding a crowd.

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This Camp Cooker Fajita Recipe is another family favorite!

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Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese Croissant is a fancy treat while in the great outdoors!

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is always a hit with the kids!

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Pie Iron Nutella and Banana Biscuits make delicious hand pies.

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Ham and Cheese Cresents are a great way to make “grilled cheese” over the fire.

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These Pie Iron Chicken and Pesto Wraps are absolutely delicious!!

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Pie Iron Breakfast Bake is an amazing way to enjoy breakfast between two slices of bread!

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This Apple Turnover tastes just like apple pie!

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Camp Cooker Pizza can be made easily with some pizza dough, pizza sauce and melted cheese cooked over the hot coals of a fire.

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This Breakfast Bake is almost as good as the one from Starbucks!

Tips for cooking with a pie iron:

  • When cooking with a camp cooker for the first time, begin by applying non stick cooking spray, olive oil or butter to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
  • Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
  • Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
  • Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles as they can become hot while cooking.
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Pie Iron Spaghetti is a fun twist on traditional pie iron recipes!

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These Chicken Parmesan Wraps look amazing!!

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Chicken Chimichanga are very similar to Hobo Pies!

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Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese is always a good idea!

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Pie Iron Ham Omelet would make a lovely camping brunch!

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Dessert mountain pies can be made with any sweet filling!

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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie is another great version of pudgy pies!

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Pie Iron Cheesy Tots are a hit with the kids!

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Quesadillas are a favorite of mine.

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Pie Iron Hashbrown would pair nicely with bacon and eggs.

Tips for camping meal preparation:

  • Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier. Trust me on this one!
  • Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought.
  • Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans or camp cookers.These tools help to make clean up a breeze!
  • Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size freezer bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
  • Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. These Cheesy Vegetable Campfire Dip, Loaded Campfire Potatoes and Tinfoil Packet Nacho Dip recipes are some of our favorites.
  • Use my blank printable meal plan or camping meal plans to help organize your next trip.

There are so many delicious looking pie iron recipes hey?! Be sure to add some of these to your next camping trip!

The philly cheesesteak looks especially delicious. Which one is your favorite? Have you got a go-to pie iron recipe? Please share, I would love to try it!

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I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...

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FAQs

How to use a pie iron when camping? ›

The best meal procedure for the pie iron goes like this: grease the pans a little; add a starch, like mashed potatoes, dough, or bread; add fillings; then cover with the same starch. Clasp the irons shut, then lay flat over a bed of hot embers or coals to cook evenly.

How long to put pie iron in fire? ›

Close the lid. Cook over coals for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the pie iron over every five minutes. Remove from the fire. Open the pie iron and check for doneness.

How do you clean a campfire pie iron? ›

Wash with a sponge, hot water, and a little dish soap if needed. If your pan has caked-on food waste (like cheese drippings or melted marshmallows), add some coarse salt for extra abrasion power. After washing and rinsing, immediately dry the pie iron with a towel, then place it on the stove or campfire on high heat.

How long to cook pie irons? ›

Cook over coals for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the pie iron over every five minutes. Remove from the fire. Open the pie iron and check for doneness. Meat should be nicely browned on both sides and cooked through.

Do you preheat a pie iron? ›

TO PREHEAT OR NOT: Most of the time it won't matter if the cast iron pie iron is preheated or used cold. Use care not to start with cast iron too hot for items like corn bread, monkey bread, or regular bread dough. On the contrary, cooking waffles will require a preheated waffle pie iron.

Do I need to season my pie iron? ›

When you season your Pie Iron it not only helps prevent oxidation, but helps food from sticking to the iron. light coating of paraffin wax on the iron to protect it from rusting while on the store shelf and in transit to you.

Are pie irons worth it? ›

An incredibly versatile tool, pie irons are the first piece of equipment we used over the campfire. They allowed us to cook all sorts of foods, experimenting with flavors and ingredients, customizing each iron to the eater's tastes. Some of those early experiments are still our go-to recipes on every camping trip.

How do you prepare a pie iron? ›

To season your pie iron, coat it with a thin coat vegetable oil or any oil that can handle high heat. Place it in the oven at 450 degrees for 1 hour. I place mine upside down so in case there is any excess oil, it can drip out instead of forming a thick area on the inside.

Can you put parchment paper in a pie iron? ›

You'll want to start by cutting your parchment to be just smaller than the size if your pie iron. If the parchment is outside the pie iron, it will catch fire, and you definitely don't want that. You'll need two pieces of parchment for each cookie you want to make.

What is a campfire pie iron? ›

What's A Pie Iron? A Pie Iron makes sweet or savory grilled and pressed sandwiches and pies over a campfire. Simply take two pieces of buttered bread, fill with ingredients of your choice, place inside the clam shell style pie iron and seal. Remove any excess bread and toast over the fire for 3 - 5 minutes.

How do you clean a cast iron Dutch oven for camping? ›

Scrape out all of the food and wash your Camp Dutch Oven by hand with hot water. You can use a small amount of mild detergent. Dry your Camp Dutch Oven and lid thoroughly with paper or cloth towels. While the cookware is warm, rub a very light layer of cooking oil or our seasoning spray onto the surface.

Can you use a pie iron on a stove? ›

To make crispy, melty sandwiches around the fire—or simply over your stove—turn to the pie iron. All products are independently selected by our editors.

Can you use cast iron on camping stove? ›

Cast Iron on a Camping Stove

So simply start with low heat and be patient. You don't want to overheat your cast iron because it will take far longer to let it cool back down and you'll probably have burned some food in the process.

Can you use a pie iron on a gas grill? ›

We have experimented with all different kinds of cooking our pie iron goodies and prefer a campfire. But if a fire is not an option, we have used charcoal grills, gas grills, even our oven during a torrential downpour.

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