Next Up

10 Things to Cook in a Cast-Iron Skillet

By: Food Network Kitchen

Make everything from lasagna to oatmeal in this versatile, heat-retaining skillet.

10 THINGS TO COOK IN A CAST-ÂIRON SKILLET, Food Network Kitchen, Chicken, Oil, Flour,
Apples, Pizza Dough, Potatoes, Eggs, Rice, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Green Onion,
Lasagna Noodles, Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Graham Crackers, Chocolate, Marshmallows,
Bread, Meat, Butter, Syrup, Milk, Oats

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 11

Get Creative with Cast Iron

This kitchen staple is a versatile workhorse for some of your favorite recipes.

10 THINGS TO COOK IN A CAST-ÂIRON SKILLET, Food Network Kitchen, Chicken, Oil, Flour,
Apples, Pizza Dough, Potatoes, Eggs, Rice, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Green Onion,
Lasagna Noodles, Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Graham Crackers, Chocolate, Marshmallows,
Bread, Meat, Butter, Syrup, Milk, Oats

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

2 / 11

Fried Chicken

Cast iron was made for this. It’s the perfect depth to fry a batch of chicken, and because it’s iron, which holds heat super well, the oil temperature doesn’t drop too low when you add food. And the oil seasons the pan while you cook, as a bonus.

10 THINGS TO COOK IN A CAST-ÂIRON SKILLET, Food Network Kitchen, Chicken, Oil, Flour,
Apples, Pizza Dough, Potatoes, Eggs, Rice, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Green Onion,
Lasagna Noodles, Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Graham Crackers, Chocolate, Marshmallows,
Bread, Meat, Butter, Syrup, Milk, Oats

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

3 / 11

Dutch Baby Pancakes

Caramelized apples are perfect surrounded by puffy raised pancake.

10 THINGS TO COOK IN A CAST-ÂIRON SKILLET, Food Network Kitchen, Chicken, Oil, Flour,
Apples, Pizza Dough, Potatoes, Eggs, Rice, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Green Onion,
Lasagna Noodles, Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Graham Crackers, Chocolate, Marshmallows,
Bread, Meat, Butter, Syrup, Milk, Oats,10 THINGS TO COOK IN A CAST-IRON SKILLET, Food Network Kitchen, Chicken, Oil, Flour,
Apples, Pizza Dough, Potatoes, Eggs, Rice, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Green Onion,
Lasagna Noodles, Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Graham Crackers, Chocolate, Marshmallows,
Bread, Meat, Butter, Syrup, Milk, Oats

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

4 / 11

Pan Pizza

Swap your pizza pan for a skillet for a perfectly golden crust.

Next Up

93 One-Pot Meals You’ll Keep Coming Back To 93 Photos

22 One-Pot Pastas That Make Weeknight Dinners Easy 23 Photos

50 Comforting Casserole Recipes You'll Want to Dig Right Into 50 Photos

Classic Comfort Foods Turned Into Casseroles 8 Photos

100 Warming Soups and Stews You'll Want to Cozy Up To 100 Photos

Pie Recipes for Dinner 5 Photos

Trisha's Southern Comfort Potluck 6 Photos

Simple Slow Cooker Recipes 8 Photos

8 New Things to Cook in a Wok 9 Photos

100 Instant Pot Recipes To Add To Your Regular Rotation 101 Photos

We Recommend

10 Things to Cook in a Cast-Iron Skillet 1 Video

Related Pages