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20 Cast Iron Skillet Recipes From Appetizers To Dessert | Homesteading

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February 7, 2025 By Lea Yu 12 Comments

Cast iron skillet recipes are great for quick meals that the family will love! Pick from these 20 recipes to get started on your cast iron skillet dinner.

20 Cast Iron Skillet Recipes The Family Will Love

We’ve searched high and low to bring you the best cast iron skillet recipes out there. And if that weren’t good enough, here’s the kicker – most of them are ONE pot meals, meaning more “mmmm”s and less clean up!  Check out these mouthwatering recipes below, and if you’re new to cast iron skillet cooking head on over here to read more about seasoning your pan before you start. Make sure you pick up a cast iron skillet so you can cook up these delicious recipes!

P.S. You may not realize this, but using your cast iron skillet is a great way to cook just about anything, no oven necessary!

1. Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Use this cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth’s in your home!

2. Simple Sesame Chicken

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If you’re looking to add a little Asian flare to your chicken recipes, try out this deliciously easy recipe.

3. Steak with Gorgonzola Herbed Butter Recipe

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Steak is not only good in the grill, but can be cooked to perfection in a skillet. And if that’s not enough convincing, here’s three words for you: cheese AND butter. Yum.

4. Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet Dinner

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Gourmet chefs might call this a “deconstructed” version of stuffed cabbage. But you don’t need any fancy titles to make this delicious cast iron skillet meal.

5. Chipotle Black Bean and Rice

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This vegetarian recipe is so good even the most adamant carnivores won’t miss the meat!

6. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada

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Looking to add a little spice to your cast iron skillet cooking? Look no further! This slightly spicy recipe is sure to please a crowd.

7. Southwest Chicken and Rice

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Cheese, chicken, rice and a little spice!  Dinner is served.

8. Skillet Zucchini

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This skillet zucchini is a delicious healthy recipe option or works great as a side dish recipe.

9. One Skillet Rice, Broccoli & Chicken Dinner

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Here’s a one pan recipe for those of you who want some home cooking without all the mess.

10. Raw Vegan “Skillet” Brownies

For all you vegan skeptics out there, believe me when I say this recipe will not leave you feeling like anything is missing. Try out these cast iron skillet brownies and you may even become a vegan-believer.

 

11. Healthy and Easy Skillet Lasagna

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Good news, noodle lovers, healthy and easy lasagna exists! Get the recipe here.

12. Skillet Shrimp with Orzo, Feta and Asparagus

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Get your mediterranean on with this healthy seafood recipe.

13. Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

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Use this easy broccoli casserole recipe to create the perfect side dish for your entree or let it stand alone as a cheesy meal in itself.

14. Taco Quinoa Turkey Skillet Dinner

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Get a double dose of protein with this turkey and quinoa recipe.

15. Skillet Salmon with Quinoa, Feta and Arugula

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Here’s another healthy recipe for the health conscious crowd.

16. One Pot Mexican Skillet Pasta

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Create a one pot wonder with this delicious cast iron skillet recipe for mexican pasta.

17. Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole

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Get the taste of N’Orleans with this easy cajun shrimp dinner.

18. One Pan Skillet Stuffed Bell Peppers

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A long time favorite in the American household, this stuffed bell pepper recipe is sure to please even picky eaters!

19. Sriracha Lime Chicken Skillet

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Add a little zing and zest to your cast iron skillet chicken recipes with this fun and easy Sriracha lime sauce.

20. Quick Lemony Skillet Pork Chops

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This pork chop recipe is a hearty, healthy way to end your day with some fresh-tasting, belly-filling goodness.

Now that your stomach is rumbling and you’ve been inspired by some of these cast iron skillet recipes, it’s time to get cooking!  If you need some tips for cleaning, storing, and general care for your skillet, head over here for some advice.

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  1. Erika says

    February 6, 2019 at 1:55 AM

    Mexican pasta BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA… you white people..

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