26 Recipes for the Cast Iron Skillet

From pies and desserts to meaty lasagna and Mexican casseroles, your cast iron serves a lot more purpose than just frying eggs! Not sure how to clean your cast iron skillet? Scroll all the way to the bottom for a how-to guide on keeping it in tip-top shape.

Skillet Lasagna

“A five-star winner! Easy preparation all in one pan. I love the cheeses on top.”

-tonionli68

Loaded Skillet Chicken Dinner

“Mine turned out just like the video. The whole family ate it all!”

-YaminahOKC

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

"My whole family loved this! It was surprisingly easy to make. I used fresh basil and oregano. My husband added red pepper flakes to his and said it had a Cajun flair."

-Emily

Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

"I've now made this recipe on three occasions and have been very pleased with the results each time. I put a circle of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan, and each time the cake falls onto the plate without breaking up!”

-Potluck Genie...

Breakfast Skillet

“This was great! The potatoes were lovely and crisp on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside.”

-anniesnomsblog

No-Flour Cornbread

“I’ve used this recipe several times, and as a true southerner I can say that this is the most authentic cornbread recipe on this website. It tastes just like my grandma's recipe.”

-Lindsey H.

Skillet Parmesan Chicken

"This was a very easy and yummy dinner for us. I did find some fresh mozzarella and it melted very creamy. I served this with salad, bread and a bottle of Merlot.”

-Laylagirl

30-Minute Skillet Lasagna

“The best skillet lasagna recipe I’ve found. I sub cottage cheese for ricotta most of the time. It’s always delicious!”

-seeusmile

Chile Relleno Casserole

“Delicious layers of whole green chiles, cheese and a fluffy beaten egg mixture all baked in a cast iron skillet. Perfect for a game day, week day or any day!”

-Debbie D.

Vegan Skillet Gardener's Pie

“My husband loved this! I made it twice in a week using seitan instead of beans and plan to make it frequently.”

-janolson

Potatoes & Sausage Skillet Fry

“Excellent! This cured my New Year’s hangover. I could’ve even topped it with a couple of eggs. I’ll be making this again.”

-mikepr2

Hamburger-Rice Skillet

"This had a lot more flavor than I expected; my husband loved the heartiness of this. This is a great weeknight staple. I paired it with a tossed salad and green beans."

-newspapergal

Skillet Nachos

“I loved this recipe! So easy to make and super yummy.”

-May I Have That Rec

Skillet Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

“So tasty! This was my first skillet cookie and it was fabulous. I used crushed Heath bars and chocolate chips. It’s an impressive looking dessert for guests!”

-Seattle Lori

Kielbasa & Pasta Skillet Dinner

"We enjoyed this very much! Even our picky almost two year-old loved it. She did her little happy dance. This is certainly going in the rotation!”

-ChrissyVas

Creamy Crunchy Skillet Corn

"This was good! A nice change. I’ll be making it again for sure."

-JNR1530

Taco Cornbread Skillet

“My husband really liked this! In fact, so much that he cleaned up the leftovers in no time. A pretty easy recipe to make for a quick, weeknight meal.”

-packeyes

Skillet Cajun Chicken

“A fabulous, easy dish! I made this to try something different in our menu and it’s now a house favorite! Definitely a must try.”

-jen.driess26

Cast Iron Skillet Fillet Mignon

"This is the only way to cook a filet. So easy and so flavorful! We will never grill a filet again.”

-dgaluski

Sunny Side-Up Corned Beef Hash

A true comfort food that is both tasty and budget-friendly!

Cast-Iron Blueberry Pie

“A delicious pie! So fun and rustic made in the cast-iron skillet.”

-loof751

Rapid Rise Skillet Yeast Rolls

“I loved these warm, delicious rolls. So easy to make and such a quick turnaround.”

-Lavender Lynn

Classic Tarte Tatin

“Probably the most spectacular of apple desserts.”

-Lalaloob

Baked Chicken Reuben

“I’ve been making baked chicken Reubens like this for years. The cast iron skillet heats evenly and cooks to perfection!”

-Timothy H.

Skillet Blueberry Cobbler

“A fantastic recipe! Incredibly easy and delicious. It looked beautiful and interesting in the skillet. I will most definitely be making this again soon!”

-lgoforth66_7956147

Cast Iron Cleaning

“Seasoning it only makes it nonstick and much better!”

-REEVES73

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

Get the low-down on the best ways to clean your cast iron. Hint: don't use soap!

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