Cast Iron Skillet Recipes are really my favorite. First of all, it’s generally one-pot cooking which means it’s EASY. And there’s something about the flavor from a cast iron pan that can’t be beat. I’ve been using mine more and more (this is the one I have) and actually just got a new recipe book that I’m excited to check out, too.
To expand my bag of cast iron skillet tricks, I’ve gathered up more than 50 of the most mouthwatering recipes I could find. Dinners, appetizers, breakfasts, and yup, dessert. Dive in!
Dinner Skillet Recipes
This One-Pot Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is to die for, it's so good! And because everything is made in one pot, it's super easy to throw together! This Easy Skillet Sesame Chicken Recipe is so flavorful and really simple to make. My family loves it! This cast iron skillet pizza is delicious and SO easy to make. It's a family favorite! This Coffee Skillet Chicken Recipe is so easy to make and delicious. Coffee lovers, you'll love that rich flavor of your favorite roast...for dinner! This One Dish Meal – Roasted Chicken with Beans & Tomatoes comes together quick, packs a protein and looks so pretty! This Caribbean Jerk Shrimp is one of our favorite copy cat Bahama Breeze recipes. It’s super easy to make and has the most amazing sauce. This skillet casserole is super easy to make; you basically layer all the ingredients together in an iron skillet and bake. This skillet recipes takes several great ingredients and packs them into a Big Bad Fajita Skillet. Yes, please! This is a 30-minute meal that’s easy and affordable with lots of fresh spinach, spicy sausage and tangy tomato flavor. This crowd-pleaser is filling and perfect for a cold night! This Chili Cheese Frito Skillet Dinner is the ultimate in comfort food with its blend of hearty beef, gooey cheese and crunchy Fritos. This skillet chicken recipe is flavorful and easy to make! Using your typical skillet and only four ingredients, you’ll have a fantastic dinner! If you’re looking for a recipe your whole family will love, this Lemon Lime Cilantro Cast Iron Chicken is it. Made with thighs that turn out juicy inside with a hint of crispness on the outside, everyone will want the recipe for this one! Easy Red Beans and Rice gives you all the flavor of the traditional version in just 30 minutes. Packed full of sausage, rice, and the best seasonings. This chicken dish comes out moist and delicious every time! You can use any oven-safe skillet for this recipe, but cast iron works best to get a nice sear on the chicken. Have leftover mashed potatoes?? How about The BEST Leftover Mashed Potato Recipe – Loaded Mashed Potato Skillet! This Cheesy Skillet Lasagna recipe is a family favorites that’s hearty and filling, and quick to make. This is the best beef stew recipe and will warm your belly and leave you feeling full and satisfied! If you are craving comfort food then look no further than this amazing beef stew recipe! This hearty recipe is all about the sizzling steak and fresh peppers! Kielbasa and Potato Skillet is the cheap and delicious meal your family will love! Flavorful kielbasa with pan fried potatoes and bell peppers topped with melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream is perfect for stretching your budget without skimping on taste. This Warm Potato Salad Skillet has all of the things you love about potato salad, and then some. And it's the perfect fall comfort food. A one pot, Cast-Iron Skillet healthy dinner recipe filled with turkey kielbasa, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and pears. Cast Iron Skillet Pizza is the best way to make pizza at home. You have a crispy dough that is thick, topped with pizza sauce, and piled high with toppings. This recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover ham from a holiday meal. A delicious creamy combination of chicken, spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes with angel hair pasta. Cooks in 30 minutes in one skillet! An easy, one pan, Mexican meal the whole family will love! Skillet Green Chile Chicken Chilaquiles is made up of tortilla chips tossed in a green sauce and piled high with chicken, black beans, cheese and all of your favorite toppings! Pork chops + apples = fall perfection. This recipe is delicious on a crisp, fall day! This meal is so simple and packed with flavor! This Chicken Tortilla Skillet is quick enough to make on a weeknight. It hits the perfect balance of crispy and soft corn tortillas, cheesy chicken, tender summer squash, cumin, chili and sauce.Cast Iron Skillet Dinner Recipes
One-Pot Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Easy Skillet Sesame Chicken Recipe With Snow Peas & Mushrooms
How To Make Pizza In a Cast Iron Skillet
Coffee Skillet Chicken Recipe
One Dish Meal Roasted Chicken with Beans & Tomatoes
Caribbean Jerk Shrimp
Turkey Enchilada Skillet Casserole Recipe
Big Bad Fajita Skillet Recipe | Easy Recipe
Chorizo and Sun-dried Tomato Rice Skillet
Skillet Meatball Stew Recipe
Chili Cheese Frito Skillet Dinner Recipe
Skillet Chicken With Mushrooms
Lemon Lime Cilantro Cast Iron Chicken
Easy 30 Minute Red Beans and Rice
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe
The BEST Leftover Mashed Potato Recipe
The Best Skillet Lasagna That's Super Quick, too!
Best Beef Stew Recipe EVER!
Skillet Pepper Steaks {paleo and low-carb}
Kielbasa and Potato Skillet – Cheap and Delicious Meal!
Warm Potato Salad | Skillet Recipe
Healthy Kielbasa, Brussels Sprouts, Potato & Pear Skillet
Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
Leftover Ham and Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin with White Wine
Skillet Chicken with Spinach, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Skillet Green Chile Chicken Chilaquiles
Cream Smothered Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Creamy Skillet Chicken and Mushrooms
Chicken Tortilla Skillet
Appetizer Skillet Recipes
Cast Iron Skillet Appetizer Recipes
Loaded Potato Nachos
Here is a play on Nachos, however instead of chips, it's potatoes!
Old Fashioned Skillet Corn Bread Recipe
This recipe is delicious, affordable and easy to put together. Serve it right in the skillet you baked it in, and it presents beautifully.
Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread
This beautiful baked skillet cornbread has a little sweet heat with the fresh taste of summer baked right on top!
Spicy Southwestern Chicken Skillet Nachos
This is the perfect game-day snack. Hearty, crunchy, and packed with flavor.
Waffle Fry Nachos Recipe
Waffle fry nachos?! Now that's a fun and tasty twist on a classic!
Easy White Pizza Dip
This easy White Pizza Dip recipe is a cinch to make and bakes up all bubbly and cheesy. It’s always a crowd pleaser.
Breakfast Skillet Recipes
This baked egg recipe with fresh herbs & bacon is easy to make and so good! This recipe is SO easy because it starts with the buttermilk biscuits you find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store! This hearty breakfast hash will keep you full for a long time! I love the combination of sausage meatballs, eggs and hashbrowns with a burst of flavor from the peppers and onions. Fresh strawberries are the shining star in this perfect breakfast of Skillet Baked Strawberry Oatmeal! This is breakfast with a substantial stick to your ribs factor. There is seasoned beef with chunks of garlic, Russet potatoes, onions, sweet red bell peppers, eggs, cheese and flat-leaf parsley. Cast Iron Skillet Breakfast Recipes
Baked Egg Recipe with Fresh Herbs & Bacon
Easy Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
One Skillet Breakfast Hash Recipe
Skillet Baked Strawberry Oatmeal
Beef & Potatoes Breakfast Skillet Casserole
Dessert Skillet Recipes
Nana knew how to make peach cobbler that was on a whole new level! This Peaches & Cream Cobbler is better than your average cobbler, because it has a layer of sweetened cream cheese! These skillet s’mores feed a crowd, which is perfect for a party or get together. This is very easy to make so don’t worry about pulling off a difficult dessert. You’ll wow the family with this one and they will definitely be asking for more! This Cherry Cordial Chocolate Skillet Cookie for Two starts with boozy maraschino cherries that have been soaked overnight in chocolate vodka. Then they are folded into a decadent homemade double chocolate cookie dough & baked up until warm & gooey. You don’t always need a campfire to make S’mores! Instead of all of the little cookies (delicious, but small!), try a BIG skillet chocolate chip cookie. Yum! This recipe is so tasty and delicious. Perfect when peaches are in season! This is comfort food in a skillet, topped with ice cream! This recipe is SUPER simple, starting with a bag of cookie mix! This is a great dessert when you need to use up some fruits. You can combine just about any, throw some puff pastry on top, and bake it while you’re eating dinner. This recipe is easy and so pretty. And just look at all of that chocolate. Yum! Nothing says summer like a classic apple pie! And this is a healthier and low-sugar option so you can enjoy this favorite without the extra calories.Cast Iron Skillet Dessert Recipes
Nana's Peaches & Cream Cobbler Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet S'mores
Cast Iron Skillet Cookie Recipe
Cherry Cordial Chocolate Skillet Cookie for Two
S’Mores Dip: Campfire Not Required
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Best Peach Cobbler Ever, Made in a Cast Iron Skillet
Copycat Chili's Cookie Skillet Recipe - Also known as BJ's Pizookie.
Easy Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Apple Plum Skillet Cobbler
Chocolate Cookie Cake in a Skillet Recipe
Low-Sugar Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe
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Jackie says
What an awesome list of recipes! I just received my first cast iron skillet for Christmas. I’ve never used one and have no idea what to make. I’m going to browse you list and try some of the recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Lindsay Frank says
You’re welcome, Jackie! Let me know if you find a favorite or two. I use my cast iron skillet all the time. Everything I cook in it comes out amazing!