Pizza Magpies Recipe - AKA HOBO Pies

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Magpies are one of my favorite meals while camping. You may call them HOBO pies, but whatever you call them, they are delicious! Enjoy these pizza magpies!

Pizza Magpies Recipe – AKA HOBO Pies

I love camping. I think it’s an amazing experience for quality family time. Without TVs, phones, etc. Not like I don’t have mine with me…but it’s just different 🙂 Each year my family and I head up north….WAY up north for us as we live in Florida and enjoy Lake Leelanau, MI. We eat great while camping…turkey, ham, steaks, etc…but one of our favorite meals is always Magpies. I know some folks call them HOBO pies, but my family has always called them Magpies.

One of the most traditional Magpies is the pizza magpie. Now, these can be filled with just about anything you can think of, but the recipe I have below is just for good ole’ pepperoni and cheese…well, and I added in some pepperoncinis 🙂

Pizza Magpies Recipe – AKA HOBO Pies #camping

Recipe Type: Lunch/Dinner

Author: Tracy @ HavingFunSaving.com

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Total time: 10 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

Stick of butter
Bread
Pepperoni
Pizza Sauce
Shredded Cheese
*Any additional toppings that you would usually love on your pizza!

Instructions

Heat the magpie maker in the fire
Take a stick of butter rub onto the edges and the center of the maker (this will prevent the bread from sticking)
Place a piece of bread on either side of the maker
Fill ONE side of the maker/bread with all your toppings – I recommend starting with the sauce, then cheese, pepperoni, then a little bit more of cheese and sauce
Put the other piece of bread on top of the filled side when you are done
Place the other side of the maker on the top and securely close your maker
Pull off the extra bread that is hanging over the side if you are using a circle maker (I personally prefer the circle makers)
Cook over the fire – I personally recommend not cooking directly over a flame. This will prevent burns and lead to a slower and more even cook.
Check it every few minutes
Take out when both sides of the bread are a golden brown
Take your first bite with caution – just in case it’s super hot!
Enjoy!

As I mentioned in the Pizza Magpies recipe, I prefer the circle makers, I just think that they seal better. Need some makers? You can find them on Amazon. I definitely recommend the wood handles!