Campfire Pizza Bake Recipe
Gather around the flames for a tantalizing campfire pizza bake recipe! Layered with melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, smoky pepperoni slices, and a crispy crust, this is outdoor cooking at it’s finest.
This campfire pizza bake recipe is life changing, I swear! I seriously couldn’t be more excited about a camping recipe.
There are two things I absolutely need when camping: delicious food and delicious food that’s easy to make. This easy campfire pizza checks both boxes with extra cheese on top. It’s beyond easy to make and a total crowd pleaser, especially with the kids.
You can prep it ahead at home or throw it together while your crew is out collecting firewood (or more likely, arguing over who was supposed to collect the firewood). Either way, this campfire pizza bake is a total win.
For more delicious ways to enjoy pizza in the great outdoors, try a camp cooker pizza, camping skillet pizza, this campfire Dutch oven pizza recipe, or a camp cooker pizza pocket.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’re going to fall hard for this campfire pizza recipe, and here’s why: it’s fast, fun, and feeds even the pickiest of eaters. It’s made with easy-to-find grocery store ingredients, requires zero fancy gear, and leaves you with minimal cleanup.
The crispy crust, generous amounts of mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings all come together in a golden brown, melty masterpiece. It’s a great way to keep everyone full and happy after a long day outdoors.
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I am always looking for quick and easy recipes that require minimal cleanup to make while camping. Anything that combines pizza and a tinfoil packet is a winner in my books.
My teen boys request this pizza bake on every trip—we’re talking every. single. time. It’s become one of those camping meals we simply cannot skip.
Whether you’re camping in a tent, trailer, or backyard (because let’s be honest, sometimes we just pretend we’re camping), this is one of those camping recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
I love that this meal is so easy to prepare when we are camping in the wilderness! This recipe requires no special ingredients or tools to make. Simplicity is key here.
How to Make a Tinfoil Packet
- Cut two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″). Layer them one on top of the other. Optional: spray the interior with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, repeating with the other end.
- Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
- For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
- Use caution when handling the foil packet, as it can become hot while cooking.
Campfire Pizza Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- French bread – The crunchy, chewy base that holds all your delicious pizza toppings.
- Pizza sauce – Adds all the tangy, herby flavor you want without the fuss of making your own tomato sauce.
- Pepperoni, sliced – A tried-and-true classic.
- Mozzarella cheese – Gooey, stretchy, and a must for pizza.
- Aluminum foil – The unsung camping hero. Without it, this would just be a very messy sandwich.
Instructions
1. Cut the French bread in half lengthwise to create a top and bottom half.
2. Spread pizza sauce on both cut sides of the bread.
3. Layer pepperoni and cheese alternatingly on the bread.
4. Sandwich the ingredients between the two sides of the bread and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
5. Place over the campfire or BBQ grill for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bread is toasty and warm.
6. Unwrap carefully and cut into sandwich-sized servings.
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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!
Tips and Tricks
- Double wrap in foil for extra protection from hot spots and to avoid burnt bottoms.
- Pre-make at home, wrap tightly, and toss in the cooler so it’s ready when you are.
- Spray the foil with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to keep the cheese from sticking.
- If you like a crispier pizza crust, unwrap for the last few minutes of cook time to toast the outside.
- Use foil pans or grilling bags if you’re not into full foil packets.
- Sneak in veggie toppings like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Over the years I have experimented and tried out pretty much every camping tool known to woman. I love to cook and make yummy food while we are camping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other toppings besides pepperoni?
Absolutely! Load it up with green peppers, sausage, onion, or even pineapple if you like.
Can I cook this on a camp stove or propane grill?
Yes! A camp stove, BBQ grill, or even an RV oven works great. Just be sure to use indirect heat to prevent burning.
How do I avoid soggy bread or too much moisture?
Use less sauce or a thicker option like tomato paste, and avoid overloading with toppings that hold a lot of moisture, like fresh tomatoes.
What if I don’t have French bread?
No problem—use naan, pita bread, or pre-made pizza dough wrapped around your fillings for a pizza pocket vibe.
You could totally change up this campfire pizza bake by simply adding your own toppings. Really, you could throw anything between two slices of French bread with cheese and call it done!
Pizza Bake Toppings to Try
- Pineapple
- Green bell pepper
- Sausage
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Tomato paste (for a thicker sauce)
- Ranch dressing
- Olives
- Ham slices
- Cheddar cheese
This camping meal is warm, cheesy, satisfying, and just plain fun to eat. So when you’re planning your next camping trip, make sure this campfire pizza bake recipe is on the menu.
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Campfire Pizza Bake
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of french bread
- ½ can 100ml of pizza sauce
- 150 g pepperoni sliced
- 9 slices 60g mozzerella cheese
Instructions
- Cut the french bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread pizza sauce on both sides of the bread.
- Layer pepperoni and cheese alternatingly on the bread.
- Sandwich the ingredients between the two sides of the bread and wrap in tinfoil.
- Place over the campfire or bar-b-cue for 15 mins or until warmed through and melted.
- Cut into sandwich sized servings.
Nutrition
This campfire pizza bake was originally shared on Campfire Foodie.
