Mountain Pies (Campfire Hot Sandwiches)
Mountain pies is a family-favorite camping recipe made with a cast-iron cooker (mountain pie maker) to make hot sandwiches. It's perfect for company and you can make breakfast, pizza, and ham sandwiches all using this mold! I share how to make all three variations plus helpful tips so they don't stick!
Equipment
- 5 campfire sandwich irons, (we own two double and 3 single irons)
- 1 sharp knife, (to pop the mountain pies out)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf whole wheat sandwich bread, (2-pound loaf sliced)
- 1 pound honey ham slices
- 7.5 oz Colby Jack cheese , (sliced)
- 1 dozen eggs , (if making breakfast sandwiches)
- **For mountain pie pizzas see notes below
Instructions
Instructions:
- Get the fire going in your fire pit. Season the irons if needed**. Once there are some embers, you can begin making mountain pies. Spray the insides of your mountain pie maker with cooking spray.* Place a piece of bread onto each half.
- Add sandwich toppings. For breakfast, build your sandwich with an egg (cracked directly onto the bread), a slice of cheese, and two slices of ham.
- For Mountain Pie Pizza, spread 1 Tablespoon of pasta sauce, 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 5 pepperonis.
- For Ham and cheese sandwiches and a slice of Colby cheese on each piece of bread, and 3 slices of ham.
- Close the mountain pie maker, and trim any excess bread (this seals the sandwich). Close the iron shut and latch on the cooker and place over hot embers or a low flame. Cook sandwiches for about 10 minutes flipping once in-between.
- Remove the mountain pies and carefully open the pie iron, if they are stuck to the iron close it shut and cook for another 3-4 minutes over a low flame or embers. Gently bang against a picnic table before opening, so they release from the mold easily.
- Transfer your hot sandwich over to a disposable plate and enjoy with your favorite condiments or sauces.
Notes
- Season*: To quickly season mountain pie makers, place the irons over an open flame for a few minutes. Then remove and grease well and place it back over the fire for 3-5 minutes. Make a mountain pie.
- *Cooking spray can be switched with cooking oil.
- Be sure that your cast-iron Mountain pie maker is well seasoned before using.
- Grease pie irons very well before each use so the sandwiches don't stick.
- Use a knife to pop the mountain pies out if needed.
- Open mountain pie makers with caution; the latch can be very hot, so use a kitchen glove or towel when opening.
- We have found that mountain pies release out of the molds easier, when they have fully cooked (at least 10 minutes). Any sooner and they tend to tear.
- Cook mountain pies over a steady low heat, like a low flame or glowing embers. Cooking them over a high flame can burn the outside.
- If you are dealing with mountain pies that stick no matter what. Let them rest for a few minutes before removing them. Briefly season them before another use.
- You can season mountain pie makers after each use so they work easily on your next camping trip.
Nutrition Facts
Mountain Pies (Campfire Hot Sandwiches)
Serving Size
1 sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
453
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
245
mg
82
%
Sodium
1066
mg
46
%
Potassium
309
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
497
IU
10
%
Calcium
322
mg
32
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
