23 Cast Iron Skillet Recipes For Winter

Samantha Andreacchi

A Bay Area native, Sam currently lives in Philadelphia and is loving the city of brotherly love. If she isn’t working, trying a new restaurant or window shopping on Walnut Street, she’s probably at home binging on Pinterest, making a mess in the kitchen (aka cooking) or trying to read three books at once.

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Dec 22, 2023

We rank cast iron skillet recipes right up there with one pot and crock pot meals that are absolutely necessary to keep stashed in your back pocket for those days when you’re short on time. But don’t think you’re limited to making that one frittata recipe when cooking with your cast iron beauty. Nope! You can create a fabulous and flavorful meal with just one perfectly seasoned skillet. We’re talking lamb chops, baked polenta, fried chicken, orange spiced skillet rolls and, yes, even chocolate cake. #drool

Brit + Co Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

Baked Eggs

Upgrade your breakfast eggs with this cast iron skillet recipe. (via Brit + Co)

Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs

Baking chicken thighs with a honey lemon glaze sits right with us. It's an easy meal that anyone can make. (via Brit + Co)

Iron Skillet Campfire Peach Cobbler

Whether you plan to go camping or sit by the fire pit in your backyard, this campfire peach cobbler is begging to be baked. via Brit + Co)

Golden Beet and Blue Cheese Risotto

Yes, you can make risotto in a cast iron skillet. This recipe calls for golden beets, blue cheese and a hefty serving of parmesan. (via Williams-Sonoma)

Four Cheese Rigatoni

Oh look! A grown-up version of our old friend, mac and cheese! (via How Sweet It Is)

Sweet Potato and Mozzarella Egg Skillet

This sweet potatoes + eggs dish will make a perfect breakfast-for-dinner meal. Be generous with the mozzarella, ‘kay? ;) (via Averie Cooks)

Skillet Baked Eggs

Next time you’re hosting brunch, grab your skillet, cook up a half dozen baked eggs in tomato sauce, and slice up some fresh avocado and crusty bread to serve on the side. (via What Should I Make For...)

Giant Skillet Rigatoni

These rigatoni are baked to perfect with blends of ricotta, mozzarella, and sharp cheese. via Wry Toast Eats)

Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce

Turkey meatballs swimming in creamy red curry? Yes, please. (via The Modern Proper)

Baked Polenta

Cremini mushrooms and Italian sausage really amp up this baked and creamy polenta. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)

Skillet Bread With Artichoke Spinach Dip

Skillet-bread-and-dip all in the same cast iron pan? That’s what we’re talkin’ about. (via Seasons + Supper)

Skillet Pizza

Three-minute pizza?! We definitely have time for that. (via Bev Cooks)

Easy Skillet Lasagna

This layered pasta dish brings nothing but complete happiness. Extra cheese, please. (via Simply Scratch)

BBQ Pizza

This BBQ pizza is a deep-dish wonder. Add some bacon bits for an extra layer of flavor. (via Simple Comfort Food)

Chicken Pot Pie

This homey pot pie recipe is surprisingly easy to make. If you have some extra time, eschew the pre-made pie crust and whip up your own. (via Tablespoon)