59 cast iron skillet recipes

Steamer clams cooked in a sizzling cast iron skillet over charcoal with coconut milk, lime, ginger, and cilantro. A Thai-inspired grilled seafood dish ready in 30 minutes.

Southern buttermilk biscuits baked in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet for crisp golden bottoms and pillowy tender insides. Old-school technique with Crisco, baking soda, and a quick knead.

Chipotle cornbread bakes in a hot cast iron skillet with puréed chipotles, applesauce, and buttermilk for smoky heat and a crisp crust. Low-fat Southwestern twist on classic cornbread.

Homemade naan with a yogurt-leavened dough, no yeast required. Cooked on a cast-iron skillet then finished under the broiler for charred spots and puffed bubbles. Makes 9 pieces.

Cheesy broccoli cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet, with cottage cheese and cheddar for a moist, rich crumb and tender broccoli and onion throughout. A savory, veg-loaded twist on classic cornbread.

Yummy egg pancakes baked Dutch-baby style: an egg-rich batter poured into a hot buttered cast iron skillet, where it puffs up tall and golden in the oven. A simple, dramatic breakfast that needs no flipping.

Poor Man's Jambalaya with tasso ham, andouille sausage, the Cajun holy trinity, and gumbo file seasoning - all cooked in one cast iron skillet in about 70 minutes.

Blackened chicken breast seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet with a Cajun-style spice blend of paprika, cumin, thyme, and red pepper, then finished in the oven. No butter needed.

Cast-iron skillet blackberry cobbler with a tender drop-biscuit topping. Filling thickens with cornstarch on the stovetop, then a hot-water biscuit batter spoons over and bakes golden.

Tex-Mex skillet cornbread with a spiced black bean, pepper, and tomato filling topped with homemade cornbread batter baked golden in a cast iron skillet. A one-pan vegetarian dinner.

Tarte Tatin with a nutty oatmeal crust: apples caramelized in butter and brown sugar in a cast-iron skillet, baked under the crust, then flipped to reveal the glossy upside-down apple tart.

Potato pudding baked in a cast iron skillet with grated raw potatoes, crispy bacon, eggs, and evaporated milk. A savory, custard-like dish with crispy edges from the iron pan.

Cast iron skillet pineapple upside-down cake with buttery brown sugar caramel, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. A from-scratch batter with lemon zest and vanilla.

Mesquite-smoked salmon fajitas with a fresh mango-cantaloupe salsa and sauteed poblano peppers. The salmon is smoked indoors on the stovetop using mesquite wood chunks and a cast-iron skillet.

Authentic Cajun blackened chicken with a spicy Paul Prudhomme-style seasoning rub. Cast-iron skillet seared at smoking-hot temperatures for the signature charred crust. Best done outdoors or under a commercial vent.

Upside-Down Pineapple-Raisin-Carrot Cake bakes a spiced carrot batter over caramelized pineapple rings and raisins in a cast iron skillet. Two classics in one.