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Campfire Pizza Nachos

Pizza nachos made for campfire food—tortilla chips topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza toppings that melt into a stretchy, cheesy layer. Built for outdoor cooking, then served with pizza sauce for dipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla chip base and toppings
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Shred for best melt.
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled Use cooked sausage for faster melting.
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (for dipping) Warm before serving if possible.
  • 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
  • 0.5 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning for sprinkling Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Assemble the nachos
  1. Spread half the tortilla chips in a disposable aluminum pan into an even layer so they toast instead of steaming.
  2. Layer half the mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, olives, and peppers over the chips for a dense topping coverage.
  3. Add remaining chips and repeat toppings so each bite has a balanced mix of cheese, meat, and vegetables.
  4. Sprinkle Parmesan and Italian seasoning over the top for a savory, lightly speckled finish.
Melt and serve
  1. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire and cook for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.
  2. Remove from heat and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping while the cheese stretches.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the campfire at a steady medium heat—if flames flare, slide the pan to a cooler spot so the chips don’t burn before the cheese melts. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a hot oven or on a grill grate until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because the chips can lose crispness. Dietary swap: use turkey pepperoni and pork-free sausage for a different protein profile.