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Cast iron skillets are a different cooking experience from regular pans, but learning to effectively cook with one is very satisfying. This list of 61 cast iron skillet recipes is a great tool to get you started, since it will give you plenty of sweet and savory ideas to choose from ! Enjoy !
If you’re looking for more recipes, try these delicious pea recipes – not just side dishes, but main courses as well ! Or, consider this bean recipe list, some of which can easily be adapted for cast iron skillets.
Table Of Content show Cast iron skillets are incredibly useful tools, but they do cook food a little differently. This list of recipes is here to provide you with a range of options, from savory to sweet, so you never run out of ideas ! Great for camping, or just at-home cooking. Enjoy ! 1 Photo Credit:littleferrarokitchen.com A perfectly seared cast iron steak is a recipe that everyone should have in their back pocket. Once seared, the steaks are basted with garlic herb butter and sautéed wild mushrooms. 2 Photo Credit:dishnthekitchen.com Get ready to impress your family and friends at dinner with this mouth-watering Pork Piccata recipe. Everyone will love this easy Italian American main dish featuring lemon, capers, and seasoned bone-in pork chops. 3 Photo Credit:dishnthekitchen.com This Cast Iron Salmon recipe contains all the useful tips and tricks you need to cook a perfect skin on salmon fillet every time. It’s an easy, healthy weeknight dinner option you can make in around ten minutes. 4 Photo Credit:marleysmenu.com This Cast-Iron Asparagus is crisp and fresh, bringing out the delicious natural flavors in the asparagus in just 10 minutes. 5 Photo Credit:notentirelyaverage.com Season your skillet and peel some spuds for a Cast Iron Ribeye With Shiitake And Shallot steak recipe that makes date night an at home event! 6 Photo Credit:notentirelyaverage.com Sometimes, the best summer fruit recipes are the ones you throw together using exactly what you already have in the pantry. This cast iron peach and blueberry cobbler recipe is a sweet example! 7 Photo Credit:cookingwithcurls.com Skillet Pork Chops with Herb Gravy combines the juicy tenderness of seared pork chops smothered in a delectable herb-infused gravy. This comforting dish is on the table in 30 minutes, and simple to prepare! 8 Photo Credit:practicallyhomemade.com Classic Shepherd's Pie is baked in cast iron with fresh and shortcut ingredients to create the ultimate comfort dinner. 9 Photo Credit:www.runningtothekitchen.com This skillet zucchini pesto pizza has a crispy yet chewy crust. With layers of tangy basil pesto, mozzarella, zucchini and ricotta it’s perfect for summer! 10 Photo Credit:www.runningtothekitchen.com If you’re looking for a simple fall dessert that can even pass as a snack, this applesauce raisin skillet cake recipe is for you. It’s quintessential fall deliciousness! 11 Photo Credit:www.flavorfuleats.com Harissa Shrimp Skillet is a flavorful recipe made with garlic, harissa paste, shrimp, onion, and butter. These shrimp are excellent over rice or in tacos! 12 Photo Credit:www.flavorfuleats.com Homemade Italian chicken meatballs in marinara sauce topped with melty mozzarella cheese make Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs a great one-pan meal! Great over pasta or in hoagie rolls! 13 Photo Credit:tyberrymuch.com This creamy one pot or pan sun-dried tomato pesto pasta is flavor packed. It can be made in a cast iron skillet like the photos too! 14 Photo Credit:herbsandflour.com This Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon is packed with delicious flavour and made in one pan! Moist chicken is smothered in a honey mustard sauce and sprinkled with crispy bacon. This dish is easy to make and sure to please! 15 Photo Credit:neilshealthymeals.com Potato mushroom and onion skillet is a perfect go-to recipe for when you're short of time and looking for a quick budget meal all in one pan. 16 Photo Credit:theforkedspoon.com The Butter Basted Pan-Seared Steak recipe employs the use of a cast-iron skillet to attain that perfect sear, rendering a steak that's juicy on the inside and beautifully caramelized on the outside. The butter basting technique not only infuses thesteak with rich, savory flavors but also contributes to a delectably crisp crust that elevates this dish to new gastronomic heights. 17 Photo Credit:cheneetoday.com This easy cast iron skillet salmon is ready in just 15 minutes and it's got a delicious maple-dijon sauce tha you'll love! 18 Photo Credit:rachnacooks.com This easy skillet Shakshuka is a hearty brunch or breakfast recipe. Poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce are a lovely one-pot meal recipe. 19 Photo Credit:foodpluswords.com Treat yourself with this easy, one-skillet bacon mac and cheese, perfect for those lazy days when you want a creamy, delicious dish without the clean-up hassle. 20 Photo Credit:bluesbestlife.com These delicious tenders are coated in a flavorful blend of seasoning and seared to perfection creating a crispy crust on the chicken tender. Make this low carb chicken tender recipe in just 30 minutes! 21 Photo Credit:bluesbestlife.com Charred corn is easy to make anytime of year with a cast iron skillet. Charring gives the corn a slightly smoky flavor. 22 Photo Credit:www.ihearteating.com This easy homemade pizookie recipe makes a decadent, shareable dessert! The pizookie has chewy, buttery edges and a soft chocolate chip cookie middle. 23 Photo Credit:www.ihearteating.com Easy skillet bread recipe! This simple recipe takes just 6 pantry staple ingredients and makes a loaf of light and fluffy bread. 24 Photo Credit:twokidsandacoupon.com This easy skillet beer cheese recipe is the perfect dip for so many different appetizers. 25 Photo Credit:busycreatingmemories.com Learn the secrets of how to make the best homemade French Fries! This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfect crispy results. All fried in a cast iron skillet directly on the stove with theperfect seasonings for any taste buds. 26 Photo Credit:reciperunner.com Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Skillet is perfect for nights when you don’t have time to make traditional enchiladas. Shredded chicken, green chiles, black beans, corn tortillas, greenenchilada sauce and cheese all bake together in one pan until it’s warm and bubbly. 27 Photo Credit:lynnswayoflife.com When soup season comes around, it's time to make this Sourdough Discard Cornbread recipe to serve with it! Light, fluffy, and a great use for your leftover sourdough starter, this recipe is a keeper throughout the year! 28 Photo Credit:www.justthewoods.com Everything tastes better with bacon. Especially this Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin made in a cast iron skillet. 29 Photo Credit:twokooksinthekitchen.com A simple cast iron skillet pizza takes just 22 minutes to make – faster than delivery! This delicious easy pizza has a very crispy crust (thick or thin – your choice) and no pizza stone is needed. 30 Photo Credit:homeatcedarspringsfarm.com Easy 3 Ingredient Drop Biscuits (also known as Mayonnaise Biscuits) come together fast and are made with common ingredients- self-rising flour, milk, and mayonnaise. I promise anyone can make these with success! 31 Photo Credit:homeatcedarspringsfarm.com Southern Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions is an easy one-skillet side dish. Potatoes, onions, and oil are the only ingredients needed for this simple dish. Just a few ingredients that yield a huge taste! 32 Photo Credit:www.smartypantskitchen.com You’ll love this easy skillet cornbread recipe! Made with all-natural ingredients and no sugar. 33 Photo Credit:brooklynactivemama.com This coffee cake skillet recipe is so easy! Making a cake in your cast iron skillet is so good and easy. 34 Photo Credit:patternprincess.com If you are searching for a quick and easy dinner that’s both delicious and satisfying? Look no further than our Cast Iron Taco Bake. Looking for a quick and easy dinner that’s both delicious and satisfying? Look no further than our Cast Iron Taco Bake. 35 Photo Credit:mommyevolution.com Nothing says summer like a classic apple pie! But I’m offering a healthier and low-sugar option with this Skillet Apple Pie so you can enjoy this favorite without the extra calories. 36 Photo Credit:mommyevolution.com When the weather gets too cold to go outside, here’s a fun way how to make s’mores indoors using just a skillet – no campfire needed! 37 Photo Credit:mommyevolution.com This Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe with Kale and Gruyere is a scrumptious savory side. The potatoes are cooked to perfection — tender and creamy — and are topped with a layer of melted cheese that adds an irresistible crispy, cheesy crust. 38 Photo Credit:campfirefoodie.com Skillet bacon wrapped salmon – absolutely delicious, moist and perfectly cooked in the skillet every time. 39 Photo Credit:campfirefoodie.com Easy skillet burgers are a delicious and simple meal made by cooking seasoned ground beef in a hot skillet until browned and juicy. Perfect for a quick camping dinner or lunch. 40 Photo Credit:homemadeheather.com Enjoy brunch perfection with this blueberry dutch baby recipe. This airy pancake, adorned with a burst of sweet blueberries, is sure to captivate your taste buds and become a delightful morning treat! 41 Photo Credit:wholelottayum.com When it comes to making filet mignon, nothing beats using a cast iron skillet and serving it with an easy garlic butter sauce.You sear the filet mignon briefly in a cast iron skillet to give it a golden crust, and then finish it in the oven until it'scooked to perfection! 42 Photo Credit:growingupgabel.com Cast iron isn't just for dinner! This French toast bake is full of buttery pecan flavor and is a great way to use up old bread. 43 Photo Credit:www.healingtomato.com Broccoli and rice casserole is easy to make using simple ingredients. This easy one pan family dinner will make you fall in love with broccoli. Even kids can't resist this dinner. 44 Photo Credit:www.healingtomato.com Have you tried making an apple pie in a cast iron pan? It's one-of-a-kind recipe that takes no effort to make. 45 Photo Credit:dizzybusyandhungry.com Pan fried chicken with green beans is a very easy family dinner. Making it in a cast iron pan makes the chicken so juicy and delicious. 46 Photo Credit:thedizzycook.com Whole roasted chicken gets beautifully crisped on the outside with a juicy interior when using a cast iron pan. This recipe includes a homemade quick gravy that can be made all in the same pan! 47 Photo Credit:dizzybusyandhungry.com Chicken fajitas sizzle when made in a cast iron skillet! This easy family dinner is ready in minutes, using simple ingredients. 48 Photo Credit:www.killingthyme.net Creamy and comforting, this beef stroganoff is easy enough for weeknights and good enough for Sunday dinner! 49 Photo Credit:butteryourbiscuit.com Easy Cast Iron Pizza has a crispy, golden crust topped with all your favorite toppings, all expertly baked to perfection. 50 Photo Credit:bobbiskozykitchen.com This low carb keto-friendly one pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus is so easy to make and full of flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, it will become a family favorite recipe that isrequested time and time again! 51 Photo Credit:bobbiskozykitchen.com This Keto Chicken and Biscuit Casserole recipe is an oven-baked biscuit-topped chicken pot pie that is the perfect low carb and gluten-free weeknight dinner. Filled with tender bites ofchicken and veggies, a rich creamy sauce, and topped with almond flour biscuits, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite! 52 Photo Credit:www.therusticfoodie.com This Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert! It's made with diced apples, cinnamon, and a buttery oat streusel topping. 53 Photo Credit:familyspice.com This family friendly One Skillet Spaghetti is a quick and easy meal for those hectic weekday nights. 54 Photo Credit:www.christinascucina.com Cioppino is an American Italian seafood stew in a tomato base, that will be requested often! Be sure to serve it with fresh, crusty bread. 55 Photo Credit:xoxobella.com Turkey pairs with sweet potatoes, garlic, shallot, lime, cheese, and more, for this super-simple turkey skillet dinner. You only need one pan to make it, which also means less washing up for you afterwards. 56 Photo Credit:xoxobella.com Citrus, garlic, peppers, cilantro, cheese, and more add flavour to this ground turkey sweet potato kale skillet. This dish is gorgeous served hot with rice on the side. 57 Photo Credit:www.christinascucina.com This seafood pasta recipe with shrimp and scallops is a super quick and delicious meal you'll want to make over and over again. 58 Photo Credit:happykitchen.rocks This quick and easy veggie fajitas recipe is a life saver! They are loaded with plant-based protein and make a satisfying dinner meal that you can make in under 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. 59 Photo Credit:www.easyanddelish.com Cook this honey butter chicken in a cast-iron skillet in 30 minutes. It calls for simple ingredients and is super delicious, making a comforting one pan dinner meal. 60 Photo Credit:www.twopinkpeonies.com These cast iron skillet green beans are made with fresh green beans, spices, a little lemon, and Parmesan cheese. They are perfect for a busy weeknight or are also a great side dish for holiday dinners! 61 Photo Credit:www.twopinkpeonies.com These cast iron skillet chicken drumsticks are so flavorful. This no-fuss recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
Perfectly Seared Cast Iron Steaks with Mushroom
Pork Piccata with Lemon and Capers
Simple Cast Iron Salmon
10-Minute Cast-Iron Asparagus
Cast Iron Ribeye With Shiitake And Shallot
Cast Iron Peach And Blueberry Cobbler With Ginger Biscuits
Skillet Pork Chops with Herb Gravy
Easy Cast Iron Shepherd's Pie Skillet
Skillet Zucchini Pesto Pizza
Applesauce Raisin Skillet Cake
Harissa Shrimp Skillet
Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Creamy Red Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon
Potato Mushroom and Onion Skillet
How to Cook Steak (Butter Basted Pan-Seared Steak)
Easy Cast Iron Skillet Salmon with Maple Dijon Sauce
Best Shakshuka Recipe Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Easy One Skillet Bacon Mac And Cheese With A Twist
Easy Blackened Chicken Tenders with Spice Recipe
Easy Charred Corn Recipe (Blackened In Skillet)
Easy Homemade Pizookie Recipe
Skillet Bread
Easy Skillet Beer Cheese Recipe for Dipping
Best Crispy Homemade French Fries : Cast Iron Skillet Recipe
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Skillet Sourdough Discard Cornbread
How to Make Simple Bacon WRapped Pork Tenderloin
Easy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
Easy 3 Ingredient Drop Biscuits
Southern Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions
Best homemade Southern cornbread recipe without sugar
Cast Iron Skillet Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping
Skillet Taco Bake
Low-Sugar Iron Skillet Apple Pie
How to Make S'mores Indoors in a Skillet (No Campfire Needed)
Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Skillet Bacon Wrapped Salmon Recipe
Easy Skillet Burger Recipe
Blueberry Dutch Baby Recipe
Pan Seared Filet Mignon Recipe
Cast Iron Skillet Butter Pecan French Toast Bake
Broccoli Casserole
Rustic Vegan Apple Pie Recipe
Pan Fried Chicken Thighs with Green Beans
Simple Cast Iron Roast Chicken
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Easy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza {Video} -Butter Your Biscuit
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus
Keto Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
Cast Iron Apple Crisp (Gluten Free)
One Skillet Spaghetti (aka One Pan Pasta)
Cioppino - American-Italian Style Seafood Stew
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet
Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet
Seafood pasta with shrimp and scallops (and garlic)!
Finger-Licking Veggie Fajitas
Easy Honey Butter Chicken
Cast Iron Skillet Green Beans {super easy recipe}
Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Drumsticks
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