Mountain pies, also known as campfire pies or hobo pies, are a popular camping food that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with bread and a variety of fillings, these pies are cooked over an open fire using a special pie iron.
With endless possibilities for fillings, there are countless types of mountain pies to try. But first, let’s discuss what exactly a mountain pie is and how to make one.
Mountain pies, also known as campfire pies or pudgy pies, are hand pies. They are usually made with two buttered pieces of bread and some pie filling.
Traditional flavors include fruit pies such as apple or cherry and pizza.
You usually make mountain Pies with a campfire pie iron.
26 Mountain Pies Types
Savory Mountain Pies
Pizza Pie. Credit: canva
These savory mountain pies can be a hearty meal during camping. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and even dinner.
Meat Options
Here are the most famous mountain pies with meat fillings:
1. Pizza Pies
Pizza pies consist of white slices of bread with pepperoni slices, tomato sauce, cheese fillings, or any other favorite pizza filling (a.k.a Grandma Pie).
2. Sausage & Gravy with Beans or Potatoes
Bacon-wrapped BBQ Pork Loin Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
3. BLT
BLT pie is bacon and Tomato fillings with sourdough bread slices.
4. Breakfast
Bacon or sausages, egg, and cheese, inside slices of white bread.
5. Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger pie is a mix of ground Beef, American Cheese, onion, mustard, and ketchup on pieces of white bread.
6. Chicken salad melt
Chicken salad melt pies are slices of rye bread with shredded chicken and cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese fillings.
7. Taco
Taco pies are taco meat, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes inside slices of white bread.
8. Monte Cristo
Monte Cristo pies are slices of white bread filled with egg, ham, butter, mustard, and Gruyere cheese.
Vegetarian Options
Here are some of the most popular vegetarian pies fillings:
9. Potatoes and cheese (a.k.a Tater Tot)
Potatoes and cheese pies are tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach fillings in sourdough bread slices.
Pie filling in the center, graham cracker crust pieces around the edges of the pie crust. Optional: whipped cream on top!
26. Peanut Butter Cream Pie (aka Shoofly)
A mix of peanut butter and brown sugar filling inside white bread slices. Delicious with some chocolate chips too! Optional: vanilla ice cream on top.
Pizza Mountain Pies
One of the most famous mountain pies is pizza.
These pizza pies consist of white slices of bread with pepperoni slices, tomato sauce, cheese fillings, or any other favorite pizza filling (a.k.a Grandma Pie).
Other favorite fillings include Ham, turkey, roast beef, and cheese in white or wheat bread.
What are moon pies made of?
Moon Pies are a classic Southern dessert that is made with marshmallows and cookies. They are typically enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Moon pies can be enjoyed plain or with different flavored fillings.
Some popular variations include chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and banana.
Moon pies are a must-have for any Southern cookout!
Whether you bake them into a pie or simply enjoy them straight from the bag, these versatile berries are sure to please.
So next time you’re looking for a delicious and healthy treat, reach for some sweet mountain cherries. Your taste buds will thank you!
How to Make Mountain Pies?
Mountain Pie Tips
Mountain pies are pretty easy to make. However, be careful with the iron cast because it gets scalding.
Here are some other things you should consider when creating your masterpiece.
Don’t use raw meat when making a sandwich. The campfire may be hot, but the sandwich maker isn’t hot enough to cook the meat.
Don’t put mayonnaise inside the pie maker. Mayonnaise doesn’t like to mix with heat, and it can go bad quickly.
Don’t use raw eggs. Instead, cook the eggs first and then put them inside the bread. The bread gets too soft, and the egg may not get cooked enough if you don’t cook it before putting it in.
Do not use lettuce when you are cooking. It wilts and gets slimy when it is heated.
Avoid raw vegetables. They tend to release a lot of liquid while they are cooking. Sautee them instead. But make sure to drain off the liquid before putting it inside the bread.
Use the sauce to dip the bread. This way, the bread doesn’t get mushy.
Don’t limit yourself to white bread. Instead, try different types of bread choices. Some of the favorite bread types that are excellent for mountain pies include brioche, sourdough, and wheat bread.
How to Make a Mountain Pie
To make a good pie, you need an excellent maker. When looking for a pie iron, look for one made of heavy-duty cast iron.
These things work well. They give you sealed edges and browning. Here are the steps to making great mountain pies:
Build a nice campfire.
Open the pie maker and place it on a flat surface.
Take one slice of bread, and butter the side that will be touching the pie maker.
Butter another piece of bread and lay it on the other side of the maker.
Pizza pie is one of the most famous mountain pies. It is very easy to make. And you can put anything you have inside the pies. So do not get restricted by the recipe.
The time to cook the pie depends on how hot your coals are. Check after 3 minutes. If ready, flip the pie iron over and continue cooking the other side.
When the sandwich is done, take it out of the fire, let it cool, and eat it.
