Campfire Dutch Oven Pizza
Make campfire Dutch oven pizza with just a few ingredients! This easy camping recipe has melty cheese, crispy crust, and all your favorite toppings.
Pizza is always a hit with my boys, so when we go camping, it is a staple on the menu! I love that everyone can choose their favorite toppings, so there isn’t any fighting.
Add generous amounts of mozzarella cheese and you really can’t go wrong. I highly recommend you add this simple recipe to the menu the next time you are planning a camping trip.
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Cooking in the Dutch oven makes baking pizza while camping super easy! Just pack the four simple ingredients that you need and you are all set.
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Campfire Dutch Oven Pizza
We also love to make these camping skillet pizza, pie iron pizza, campfire pizza bake, and camp cooker pizza pocket recipes too.
Tips for Cooking With Cast Iron
- When cooking with cast iron, be sure to season the surface first.
- Always use gloves or oven mitts while cooking, as the surface of the iron will be hot.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire using hot coals, not open flames. A fire that is too hot will burn the outside of your recipe and not cook the inside.
- Be sure to clean the cast iron with a rough vegetable scrubber, rinse, and dry thoroughly before storing.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury pizza crust – I love using pre-made dough because it is so easy, but you can use homemade pizza dough too.
- Primo pizza sauce – This one is our favorite and is super convenient to pack for camping meals.
- Pepperoni, sliced – Savory pepperoni slices are a classic but you can add any of your family’s favorite pizza toppings.
- Mozzarella shredded cheese – Using pre-shredded cheese is a huge time saver.
Instructions
1. Open the pizza dough and press it into the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Tip: Spray the interior of the oven with non-stick spray or line it with a large piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking. A well seasoned cast iron oven will not need this, but it still helps.
2. Spread pizza sauce over the surface of the dough.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the dough.
4. Top with pepperoni slices and cover with the Dutch oven lid.
5. Let the pizza cook over a low fire for 30-40 minutes or until the dough is baked and the cheese is melty.
Tip: Rotate the Dutch oven often and move it away from open flame. Alternatively, this recipe can be baked in a trailer oven or over a BBQ grill.
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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.
- We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
I like to sprinkle dried oregano overtop of the pizza just as it comes off of the campfire. Slice it up and serve to your hungry campers!
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More Dutch Oven Pizza Toppings
- Fresh mozzarella
- Cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Pepperoni
- Ham
- Bacon
- Mushrooms
- Artichoke hearts
- Roasted red peppers
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Pineapple
- Fresh basil
- Add extra seasonings to your pizza sauce, such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dried basil, or oregano.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to cook pizza in a Dutch oven over a campfire?
Most campfire Dutch oven pizzas cook in about 20–40 minutes, depending on the heat of your coals and the thickness of the crust. The pizza is done when the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Do you cook Dutch oven pizza over flames or coals?
It’s best to cook over hot coals instead of open flames. Coals provide steady heat and help prevent the bottom of the pizza from burning before the toppings cook.
How do you keep pizza from sticking in a Dutch oven?
Many campers line the Dutch oven with parchment paper or lightly grease it before adding the dough. This makes it much easier to remove the pizza once it’s cooked.
Can you use store-bought pizza dough for camping pizza?
Yes! Store-bought refrigerated pizza dough is a popular option because it saves time and packs easily for camping trips while still creating a delicious crust.
How do you know when Dutch oven pizza is done?
Lift the crust slightly and check the bottom — it should be golden brown and firm, while the cheese on top should be melted and bubbling.
Start a new camping tradition this year with an outdoor pizza night. This easy Dutch oven pizza recipe is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Campfire Dutch Oven Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury pizza crust
- ¼ cup Primo pizza sauce
- 200 g Pepperoni sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella shredded cheese
Instructions
- Open the pizza dough and press it into the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Spread pizza sauce on the dough.
- Sprinkle generous amounts of mozzarella cheese over the dough.
- Top with pepperoni slices and cover with the Dutch oven lid.
- Cook over a low fire for 30-40 minutes or until the dough is baked and the cheese is melty.
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Notes
- Spray the interior of the oven with non-stick spray or line it with a large piece of parchment paper to help prevent sticking. A well seasoned cast iron oven will not need this, but it still helps.
- Rotate the Dutch oven often and move it away from open flame. Alternatively, this recipe can be baked in a trailer oven or over a BBQ grill.
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