Cast Iron Recipes

A cast iron skillet is a type of frying pan made from cast iron, a durable and heat-retaining material. These skillets have a thick bottom and walls, typically with a long handle and sometimes an additional helper handle on the opposite side for easier lifting. Cast iron skillets are known for their versatility and durability, making them a staple in many kitchens.
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Cast Iron Cornbread
Experience the goodness of homemade skillet cornbread! Baked in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is fluffy on the inside and beautifully crisp on the outside, making it truly exceptional. With a quick and effortless recipe, it serves as the perfect side dish for any meal.
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Butter Basted Blackened Salmon
Discover a mouthwatering 15-minute cast iron blackened salmon recipe, enhanced with the rich indulgence of butter basting. Seasoned with a homemade blackened spice blend, wild salmon fillets are seared to perfection in a cast iron pan, then luxuriously basted in butter for added flavor and moisture. This quick and delightful dish promises a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and buttery goodness, making it an ideal choice for a swift and satisfying meal.
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Chicken and Chorizo Paella
This cast iron chicken and chorizo paella is a flavor party in a skillet! Chicken breast and Spanish chorizo, made in a cast-iron skillet, filled with red bell peppers, aromatics, crispy saffron rice, peas, manzanilla olives, and more! This one-pan chicken and chorizo paella recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family.
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Zucchini Roll-Ups
These zucchini roll-ups combine three cheeses, hot Italian sausage, and aromatics wrapped up in delicious zucchini. The combination is cheesy, zesty, and lightly spicy. Zucchini involtini is the perfect way to utilize fresh in-season zucchini – so dig in!
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Chicken and Chorizo Paella
This cast iron chicken and chorizo paella is a flavor party in a skillet! Chicken breast and Spanish chorizo, made in a cast-iron skillet, filled with red bell peppers, aromatics, crispy saffron rice, peas, manzanilla olives, and more! This one-pan chicken and chorizo paella recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family.
crab cakes with remoulade sauce are served on a white plate and garnished with parsley
Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Perfect Pan-Fried Crab Cakes are easy to make in your cast iron skillet! Season fresh lump crab meat with staples like Old Bay, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, and lemon juice. Then fry on the stovetop until golden brown and serve with creamy remoulade.
zucchini roll ups in a skillet with spinach leaves on top
3-Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Rolls
My zucchini roll-ups are stuffed with a 3-cheese blend, spinach, garlic, and sausage for a delicious, nutritionally complete dish.
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Quick Chicken Milanese
This can be made quickly and paired with so many sides! My favorite way to enjoy chicken Milanese is with a bright arugula salad piled on top and a side of creamy mashed potatoes.
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Traditional Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie is classic comfort food, easy to make, and delicious. You don’t need to be a master chef to whip up this easy chicken pot pie recipe made with puff pastry!
crab cakes with remoulade sauce are served on a white plate and garnished with parsley
Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Perfect Pan-Fried Crab Cakes are easy to make in your cast iron skillet! Season fresh lump crab meat with staples like Old Bay, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, and lemon juice. Then fry on the stovetop until golden brown and serve with creamy remoulade.
chicken and chorizo paella in a cast iron skillet with lemon wedges
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
This cast iron chicken and chorizo paella is a flavor party in a skillet! Chicken breast and Spanish chorizo, made in a cast-iron skillet, filled with red bell peppers, aromatics, crispy saffron rice, peas, manzanilla olives, and more! This one-pan chicken and chorizo paella recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family.
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Cast Iron Garlic Butter Naan
It’s easy to make puffy, chewy Garlic Butter Naan at home in your cast iron skillet! A hot cast iron helps you mimic the even heat of a tandoor, getting beautiful bubbles and delicious char as the naan bakes.
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Crispy Chicken Milanese w/ Citrusy Arugula Salad
This chicken Milanese recipe is the perfect quick dinner. A deliciously breaded chicken cutlet, topped with a bright, citrusy arugula salad and freshly shaved parmesan. A light and flavorful chicken dish!
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Tender and Chewy Garlic Naan
Cast iron is your easy solution for cooking bubbly, chewy naan. And the dough is simple to make too! It uses standard bread ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, yeast) plus whole milk and yogurt to make the naan soft and chewy. I also stud my cast iron naan with fresh garlic and chopped cilantro for even more flavor.
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Buttery and Flakey Chicken Pot Pie
If you’ve never gotten the chance to try a chicken pot pie, you are seriously missing out! This traditional southern dish is essentially a savory baked casserole with chicken, vegetables, and gravy or sauce that is covered with a flakey, buttery pastry crust.