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

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

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    Spiced Apple Muffin Bread

    3 reviews

    Instead of sprinkling with cinnamon sugar before baking, you could also add your favorite streusel topping to make this bread...


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    Loaded Mac and Cheese

    7 reviews

    Crispy bacon and a rich beer and cheese sauce make this loaded mac and cheese recipe one of our all-time...


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    The Best Cast Iron Scrubbers, According to Our Test Kitchen

    When your cast-iron pans need some heavy-duty cleaning, reach for one of these cast iron scrubbers to remove cooked-on food...


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    10 Products That Can Clean Your Cast Iron—Fast!

    Your cast iron can last for over 100 years—if you treat it right. To help save your skillet, we've rounded...


    Corn Pone

    5 reviews

    Corn pone is an old-fashioned Southern recipe that seemingly never goes out of style. We suspect it has something to...


    Indonesian Bananas Foster

    When I ate bananas Foster the first time, it reminded me of this dish. The concept is the same—sliced bananas...


    Chocolate-Stuffed Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie

    2 reviews

    A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a...


    Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits

    1 review

    These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...

    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    7 reviews

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...


    Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

    1 review

    I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up...


    Muffuletta Wellingtons

    This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans that's made with deli meat and olive...


    Turtle Skillet

    This caramel-chocolate dip with buttery biscuit dippers is delicious! You can use refrigerated croissants instead of biscuits for a flakier...


    Cast-Iron White Chocolate Tart

    This decadent dessert is worth every calorie. If you aren't a fan of citrus, leave out the orange flavoring and...


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    26 Cast-Iron Bread Recipes

    Put your favorite pan to work with these sweet and savory cast-iron bread recipes.


    Savory Dutch Baby

    3 reviews

    This savory Dutch baby delivers comfort and flavor, and it brings a smile. It’s the perfect vehicle for using up...


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    Smash Burger

    11 reviews

    In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...


    4 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast Iron

    The list of what not to cook in cast iron is much, much shorter than the things you should—we promise....

    Very Blueberry Clafoutis

    6 reviews

    This blueberry clafouti is somewhere between a fruit-filled pancake and a fruity egg custard. Wrong season for fresh berries? Use...


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    25 Quick and Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Suppers

    You don't need a ton of time to make a wholesome meal. These easy cast-iron skillet recipes will satisfy the...


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    Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

    5 reviews

    This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories....


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    Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

    5 reviews

    This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my...


    This Is When to Throw Away a Cast Iron Skillet

    Cast iron skillets have a reputation for being indestructible—but is there ever a time when you need to throw it...


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    36 One-Dish Meals to Make in Your Cast-Iron Skillet

    These one-dish dinners use the most versatile pan in your kitchen—a cast-iron skillet—and nothing else.

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    Loaded Huevos Rancheros with Roasted Poblano Peppers

    11 reviews

    This is a unique but tasty version of huevos rancheros. It's similar to a cowboy hash, as the potatoes take...


    Cast-Iron Favorite Pizza

    1 review

    Cast-iron skillets are the perfect vessel for a crisp, deep-dish pizza without needing any extra cookware. Our team developed this...


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    Sausage-Stuffed Pizza

    1 review

    I love shortcuts, so I created this cast-iron pizza using the convenience of frozen bread dough. It's versatile, so pile...


    Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese Cornbread Skillet

    1 review

    My cast-iron skillet is a workhorse in my kitchen. I just love it for cooking and baking. This mac and...


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    Cast-Iron Banana Bread

    20 reviews

    Kick raw or overbaked banana breads to the curb. Our cast-iron banana bread recipe promises an evenly baked loaf in...


    Here’s Why You Need a Cast-Iron Skillet Handle Cover

    It will stand up to high heat—and save your hands.