5 things you didn’t know you could cook in a cast iron skillet!
A cast iron skillet is the best investment you can make for your kitchen — I almost exclusively use one to cook! Cast iron is tough, durable, and with the proper care, can definitely outlive you (not joking). You may have heard that it’s a great way to sear steaks and other meats, but I’ve rounded up five other recipes to inspire you to your cast iron for so much more!
Skillet Fried Chicken [Photo: I Am A Food Blog]
Have you ever craved proper fried chicken at home, but passed on making it because you didn’t have a deep fryer? Well, cast iron has a high volumetric heat capacity — which basically means it retains heat very well — perfect for keeping oil at the perfect temperature for you to cook up this delicious, crispy chicken tonight!
Get the recipe from: I Am A Food Blog
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie [Photo: Marin Mama Cooks]
There’s almost nothing better than a warm, gooey, chocolate chip cookie. Well, except maybe a giant 12-inch chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron pan! The cast iron turns the bottom and edges to a deep golden brown and keeps the center perfectly chewy. Throw a couple scoops of ice cream right into the pan and it’s party time!
Get the recipe from Marin Mama Cooks
Classic Meatballs [Photo: Less With Bread]
The best tasting meat always comes from having a good sear — that’s true for chicken, steak, even meatballs! A great way to build a deeper flavour is to brown the meatballs before adding them to the sauce and cast iron is perfect for developing that flavourful crust.
Get the recipe from: Less With Bread
Skillet Cherry Pie [Photo: Foodie Crush]
Getting a flaky crust has never been easier than with a cast iron skillet. Unroll the crust right into the pan and pop it oven to bake as usual and watch your crust puff up and turn the loveliest colour of golden. Bonus: It looks super rustic and charming when you serve it straight from the pan!
Get the recipe from: Foodie Crush
Simple Deep Dish Pizza [Photo Minimalist Baker]
No pizza stone? No problem. Heat your cast iron pan in the oven until piping hot for the same effect! The heat retention your cast iron provides is similar to a pizza stone, ensuring you have crispy, crunchy crust. I’m normally a thin crust kinda girl, but this deep dish from Minimalist Baker is on the healthier side as she doesn’t use butter in the crust and it’s packed with roasted veggies.
Get the recipe from: Minimalist Baker
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