Welcome to the skillet smackdown, where your cast iron skillet becomes the star of your kitchen. Whether you’re making juicy burgers, cheesy cornbread, or a quick pizza, these recipes showcase the versatility and ease of skillet cooking. From hearty dinners like ground beef and cabbage to comforting desserts like apple cake, you’ll find a wide range of dishes to satisfy any craving. Get ready to enjoy delicious meals with these easy recipes.
Apple Cake with Cinnamon
This simple apple cake is baked in a skillet with fresh apple slices on top. It’s a comforting dessert that everyone will love. No skillet, no problem, you can bake this cake in a round cake pan and it will be just as delicious.
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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers
Cook juicy patties in a skillet and serve them with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on soft buns. This recipe makes homemade burgers easily, so you may never go back to takeout.
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Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon and pepper flavors enhance the juicy chicken in this skillet dish. Prep and roast it for about an hour for a tasty chicken dinner.
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Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread
This skillet cornbread includes veggies and is a great side dish for soups and salads. The skillet method gives it a crispy crust and tender center.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake
This easy vanilla cake is made with simple ingredients and baked in a skillet. It has a crispy crust and a tender interior for a rustic dessert.
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Toasting Pecans
Learn to toast pecans in your skillet to enhance dishes or enjoy as a snack. It’s simple and adds flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
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Quick Skillet Pizza
This pizza uses a no-yeast beer dough for a quick skillet pizza. It’s ready in no time, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip With Bacon
This jalapeno popper dip has bacon and is perfect for parties. It’s quick, easy, and prepared in your skillet for a spicy, savory treat.
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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner
This cheesy skillet meal combines ground beef, rice, peppers, and onions. It’s ready in 30 minutes for a fast, easy dinner that feeds a crowd.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This dish has ground beef and cabbage with a light, savory sauce and spices. It’s inspired by Asian stir-fry and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Baked Skillet Gnocchi
This one-skillet meal combines gnocchi, ground pork, tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella. It’s baked to perfection and offers comfort in every bite.
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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Ground beef, cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and creamy sauce come together in this skillet dish. It’s ready in 30 minutes for a satisfying meal.
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Queso Fundido
This cheese dip is great for dipping tortilla chips or tortillas. It’s perfect for taco nights or parties with a hot skillet of queso fundido you will have the ultimate party dip.
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