Cast-Iron Skillets: Tutorials, Guides, Care & Recipes

Here’s everything you need to know about owning a cast-iron skillet.

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    Cast-Iron Scrambled Eggs

    I love these easy cast-iron scrambled eggs that use fresh ingredients I usually have on hand. They make a quick and simple breakfast! —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

    Skillet Stout Brownies

    2 Reviews

    These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...


    Taco Skillet Pizza with Cornbread Crust

    1 Reviews

    Our family loves taco pizza, and I have made so many versions of it. This recipe is like a deep-dish...


    Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake

    3 Reviews

    I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...


    Peach and Berry Cobbler

    3 Reviews

    This is one of my favorite summer recipes because it features peaches and berries that are in season, but it...

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    Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip

    11 Reviews

    This creamy dip is oozing with cheesy goodness thanks to the combination of cream cheese and mozzarella. We topped ours...


    Papa Burger

    6 Reviews

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


    Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

    7 Reviews

    A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...


    Breakfast Tacos

    2 Reviews

    This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo...


    Weeknight Chicken Chop Suey

    5 Reviews

    If you'd like a little extra crunch with this colorful chop suey, serve with chow mein noddles. —George Utley, South...


    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    5 Reviews

    This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...


    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    20 Reviews

    On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...


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    Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    26 Reviews

    I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out
    onto a pizza pan....

    Dilly Turkey Melt

    8 Reviews

    This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...


    Apple Tart

    4 Reviews

    For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...


    Grilled Cranberry Pear Crumble

    2 Reviews

    My husband loves it when I make dessert. Fruit crisps are easy and quick to prepare, so I make them...


    Peach Praline Upside-Down Cake

    10 Reviews

    This cake is filled with fresh peaches, roasted Saigon cinnamon, roasted ground ginger and toasted pecans – and that makes...


    Cajun Shrimp Skillet

    12 Reviews

    There’s plenty of sauce with these shrimp—I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make the...


    Italian Garden Frittata

    4 Reviews

    I like to serve this pretty frittata with melon wedges for a delicious breakfast or brunch. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia


    Sausage Johnnycake

    2 Reviews

    Here’s a nice hearty breakfast with plenty of old-fashioned flavor. I serve it to my bed-and-breakfast guests. They love the...


    Mediterranean Chicken

    16 Reviews

    As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s...


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    Shrimp Scampi

    170 Reviews

    This shrimp scampi recipe looks elegant enough to serve to company, but it’s easy to prepare. The bright flavors of...

    Asparagus Frittata

    4 Reviews

    You would never guess that egg substitute is used in this fun variation on the classic asparagus frittata. —James Bates,...


    Apple-Pear Puff Pancake

    8 Reviews

    Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I slaved for hours. They're surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish...


    Old-World Puff Pancake

    10 Reviews

    My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...


    Old-Fashioned Green Beans

    20 Reviews

    Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich...


    120 Cast-Iron Recipes for Winter

    Winter is the time for your treasured vintage cast-iron skillet to shine. Our cozy recipe collection features cast-iron cooking at...


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    Potato Galette

    Crispy on the outside and cheesy in the middle, potato galette is a great side dish for a holiday party...