By: Julia Mertes, Communications Intern, The Lion’s Pantry
As the summer months proceed, the weather becomes warmer and more sustainable for outdoor dining experiences at campgrounds and outdoor bonfires. While you could whip up traditional hot dogs and hamburgers, there are other delectable dishes you should try as well, including these mountain pie recipes.
Mountain pies are made by filling two pieces of bread with an assortment of fillings and toppings. Think of grilled cheese sandwiches — but more deluxe and flavorful. We have the perfect array of sweet and savory meals for you to whip up this summer.
Check out our recommendations below, and be sure to share your own tips and tricks with us.
Savory Mountain Pie Meals
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If you enjoy savory meals, then we have 13 Mountain Pie suggestions for you that will be perfect for any occasion.
1. Pizza Mountain Pie
If you’re a pizza lover, you’ll love this mountain pie filled with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni and other favorite pizza toppings. Simply fill your traditional white bread with these items and watch the ingredients melt together into a variation of many Americans’ favorite foods.
2. Grilled Cheese Mountain Pie
One of the most basic mountain pies is the grilled cheese mountain pie variation. Simply incorporate your favorite cheese — or cheeses — into the mix and enjoy the gooey treat.
3. Buffalo Chicken Mountain Pie
You can’t go wrong with buffalo chicken flavored dinners, so why not try out some Buffalo Chicken Mountain Pies? All you would need is some shredded chicken, cheese and sriracha sauce to fill the inside of the bread. These ingredients will give you an explosion of flavor that is great for anyone who likes hot and spicy dishes.
4. Spinach Feta Mountain Pies
If you want to put a healthy spin on mountain pies, add some greens like spinach into the dish along with the fan-favorite feta cheese.
5. Breakfast Mountain Pie
Who wouldn’t want to start their day off with a Breakfast Mountain Pie filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and a protein of one’s choice — like juicy bacon and sausage?
If you are on a camping trip, this may be the perfect breakfast to add to your meal plan.
6. English Muffin Mountain Pie
If you’re tired of using traditional bread for your mountain pies, switch out your grain by utilizing an English muffin. An English muffin may even be the best type of bread to use in a Breakfast Mountain Pie, as previously noted above.
7. Garlic Cheesy Bread Mountain Pie
Comparable to the Grilled Cheese Mountain Pies, the Garlic Cheesy Bread Mountain Pie will speak to any Italian food lover. Simply enhance the cheesy flavor by incorporating garlic and/or garlic spread to your pie.
8. Taco Mountain Pies
If you’re planning a cookout on a Tuesday evening, then you should combine your desire for mountain pies with the Tuesday tradition of having scrumptious tacos.
Sprinkle in some taco seasoning, beans, greens, and beef. You’ll be left with a yummy treat to eat and share.
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9. Turkey/Ham and Cheese Mountain Pie
Many kids grew up with lunch meat-filled sandwiches being packed in their lunches or available in their school cafeterias. You can take this opportunity to reminisce on childhood memories while making new ones with friends and family.
Add your favorite lunch meats to your pack for a cosmo sandwich.
10. Meatball Sub Mountain Pie
If you’re a fan of Pizza Mountain Pie, then you should add meatballs to your sandwich to increase the extra flavor and texture.
11. Po’Boy Mountain Pie
Now, this is a meal for our seafood lovers. If you’re craving some seafood, a Po’boy sandwich may be the dinner option for you to experiment with for a tasty dinner treat. Simply add your favorite seafood into the sandwich.
12. California Avocado Toast
Avocado toast became a widespread craze over the last few years as people began looking for the best recipes and restaurants to get the dish.
Look no farther. All you will need is your favorite avocado toast toppings, including avocado, eggs and sriracha.
13. Bruschetta Mountain Pie
Incorporate some tomatoes, mozzarella and spinach into your mountain pie sandwich to be reminded of the classic Italian dish — bruschetta.
Combine the sophistication of bruschetta with the fun-atmosphere entailed with mountain pie making.
Sweet Mountain Pies
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If you have a sweet tooth, there are an assortment of mountain pie recipes that will satisfy your craving for sugar and chocolate.
1. Fruit-flavored Mountain Pie
You can never go wrong when adding canned fruit into your mountain pie sandwich. Add some corresponding spices to the dish, and you will have a pie-flavored creation.
2. Cookies and Cream Mountain Pie
Crumble your favorite cookies into the pack and get ready for a melted, delicious dish.
3. German Chocolate Mountain Pie
If you’re a German Chocolate Cake lover, then this mountain pie will be right up your alley.
Combining chocolate, caramel syrup and coconut inside the pack will create an explosions of flavor.
4. S’mores Mountain Pie
At a cookout, why not make a delicious spin on the delicious s’mores desert? Add chocolate, marshmallows, and crumbled graham crackers into your sandwich for this treat.
5. Peanut Butter and Fluff Mountain Pie
This mountain pie will transport you back to your school-day memories when peanut butter and fluff sandwiches were a must-have commodity in the school cafeteria.
Simply add a hopping of peanut butter and fluffernutter onto your sandwich and let is warm. You could also utilize Nutella to add new and unique flavors to the dish.
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