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Campfire Skillet Pizzas {with Gluten and Dairy-Free Options}

Campfire skillet pizzas are so fun to make, and it's easy to let everyone choose their own toppings. This recipe can be made in a cast iron skillet over the campfire, over a bed of hot charcoal, or on a camping stove. And yes, the pizzas can even be made gluten and dairy-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13.8-oz Tube Refrigerated Pizza Dough (regular, not thin-crust) (I can't find gluten-free pizza dough in a tube, so I use these pre-made crusts by Mama Mary's. Any gluten-free crust will work.)
  • 1 14-oz Jar Pizza Sauce (check label for gluten-free, if needed)
  • 2-4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella or "Pizza Blend" Cheese (2 cups if making one pizza; 3 or 4 cups of cheese may be needed for two pizzas. I use Violife or Daiya brands when making these dairy-free.)
  • Toppings: Pepperoni, Cooked Sausage, Mushrooms, Vegetables, Olives, Peppers, etc.

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet (one 12-inch, or two 10-inch skillets)
  • Fire-Resistant Skillet Lid, or Aluminum Foil
  • Fire Pit Cooking Grate (like this one to elevate a skillet over the fire)
  • Heat-Resistant Gloves
  • Spatula (for flipping pizza dough)
  • Spoon (for spreading pizza sauce)
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Method
 

  1. To cook over the campfire, make sure the flame has burned down to a height below your cooking grate. You don't want your skillet to be directly touching the fire or you'll burn the pizza crust.
  2. Spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.
  3. *This recipe will make one 12-inch pizza with a thick crust, or two 10-inch pizzas with thinner crusts.*
    Spread the refrigerated pizza dough on the bottom of a 12-inch skillet, or divide the dough evenly between two 10-inch skillets. Fold the edges over to fit the round pan.
  4. Place the skillet on the fire cooking grate or on the camp stove and cook the pizza crust until the bottom is golden brown.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully flip the crust in the pan with a spatula.
  6. Spread a layer of pizza sauce on the crust, then add cheese and toppings.
  7. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil, then return to the heat and cook until the crust is done and the cheese is melted.
  8. Let the pizza cool, then slice and enjoy!

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