Camp Cooker Pizza Pocket Recipe
Crispy, cheesy, fire-cooked perfection—this camp cooker pizza pocket recipe is your new go-to camping meal, ready in minutes and loved by all ages!
My kids absolutely love this tasty camp cooker pizza pocket recipe and I love how simple it is for them to make on their own! Using a camp cooker is one of the easiest ways to make camping meals quickly.
You really can’t go wrong with pizza while camping. Simply gather up your favorite pizza toppings, wrap them in a tortilla, and toast them over the campfire.
There’s something magical about food cooked over an open fire, and these pie iron pizza pockets are no exception. My boys go wild for them. I love how easy they are to make, and they love turning them into personal pizzas with their favorite fillings. Win-win!
These campfire pizza pockets are also the perfect “everyone makes their own” kind of meal—which, if you’ve ever fed a crew of picky teen boys with wildly different tastes, you know is a camping miracle.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This easy camping meal checks all the boxes: it’s customizable, mess-free, and completely teen-approved (aka they can make it themselves while I sip my mojito in peace). The crispy crust, gooey cheese, and smoky campfire flavor take regular pizza to a whole new level.
And the best part? All you need is a camp cooker, some tortillas, and your favorite pizza toppings—no fancy ingredients or hours of prep required. Just pack it all up in a Ziploc bag, toss it in the cooler, and you’re ready to make delicious food under the stars.
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Some of Our Favorite Pizza Toppings
- Pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ham
- Pineapple
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Sausage
- Tex Mex cheese
- Olives
- And lots more!
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Our Camp Cooking Essentials
- A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
- 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. Avoid the grill bags with plastic windows, though, as they melt.
- We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
Camp Cooker Pizza Pocket
Ingredients
- 10″ Tortillas – Easy to fold, wrap, and toast to golden perfection.
- Pizza sauce – Adds that classic, tangy zip. Bring it in a squeeze bottle for less mess!
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded – Mozzarella is the classic choice, but use whatever you have on hand.
- Pepperoni, sliced – Keep it simple or add any other toppings of your choice.
Instructions
1. Spray the inside of the pie iron with cooking spray or lightly butter it with a silicone brush.
2. Lay one tortilla half on the bottom plate of the warm pie iron and add a spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and all your favorite ingredients.
3. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings to form a handy little pocket before closing and latching the iron.
4. Cook over the fire for 5-10 minutes, flipping the pie iron when necessary.
Tips for Cooking With a Camp Cooker
- When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying nonstick cooking spray or oil 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.
I love how simple this camping recipe is for kids to make. My boys love to cook over the campfire all by themselves, so all that I have to do is provide the ingredients for them and they are good to go. Everyone can make their own individual pizza pocket filled with their favorite ingredients. It’s a win, win!
Tips and Tricks
- Make a toppings bar at camp so everyone can build their own individual pizza pocket their way!
- Preheat the camp cooker for a minute or two before adding your tortilla for a crispier bottom.
- Use a cast iron pie iron for the best results—it distributes heat evenly and makes the crispiest crust.
- Don’t overstuff—these pockets are small but mighty, and too much filling can cause leaks.
- Let it cool for a minute before biting in. Trust me, molten cheese lava is real.
- Try olive oil instead of spray for extra flavor and a crispier texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to keep ingredients cold while camping?
Use a cooler with ice packs or frozen water bottles and store pizza toppings in Ziploc bags. Keep it all in the shade whenever possible.
Can I use regular pizza dough instead of tortillas?
Yes! If you’re going for that traditional pizza vibe, roll your dough thin and cook it a little longer in the camp cooker for that delicious golden brown crust.
What else can I cook in a pie iron?
So many things! From hot dogs to s’mores-stuffed pudgy pies, it’s one of the easiest ways to make all kinds of delicious camping recipes.
How do I clean my camp cooker after use?
Let it cool, then wipe it down with a damp cloth or use a brush. Avoid soap if it’s cast iron—you want to keep that seasoning!
What’s a good substitute if I don’t have a pie iron?
A cast iron skillet with another pan on top can work, or wrap your pocket in foil and cook it on a camp stove.
Ready to wow your crew on your next camping trip? These campfire pie iron pizza pockets are calling your name! What will you fill them with?
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Camp Cooker Pizza Pocket Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 10 " tortillas
- ½ can 100ml pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzerella cheese shredded
- 200 g pepperoni sliced
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the pie iron with non-stick spray or wipe down with butter.
- Lay a tortilla to one side of the iron and fill with pizza toppings.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings to create a pocket before closing the iron.
- Cook over the fire for 5-10 minutes, flipping the pie iron when necessary.
- Pop the pizza out of the iron and enjoy!
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