Restaurant-Worthy Cast Iron Skillet Recipes (That Are Easy To Make!) (2024)

Cast Iron Skillet Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread

This Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread is really easy to make...don't let the wait times fool you! And the results are truly delicious!

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Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

This Dutch baby pancake recipe is a childhood favorite of mine. Dutch babies are German pancakes made in one large cast iron skillet or two to three smaller cast iron skillets. These eggy German pancakes are delicious as a base for adding a wide variety of additional flavors, from sweet to savory!

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Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak

My easy marinated pan-seared flat iron steak is beyond delicious and the perfect meaty main to serve with any of your favorite sides! Steaks are marinated in a garlicky red wine marinade that tenderizes the meat and infuses it with incredible flavor!

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Cast Iron Pork Chops

These cast iron pork chops are a staple in my home for delivering perfectly caramelized pork chops that are intensely flavorful and juicy! It doesn't matter if you're using bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops, the simple stovetop method is a tried and true method that does not disappoint! Get ready for some super moist and tasty pork chops that are ready to enjoy in just a few minutes!

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Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These brown sugar-glazed carrots are an easy, quick, and family-approved vegetable side dish that's ready to serve in just 15 minutes! The carrots are caramelized in a brown sugar and butter glaze with the added hint of garlic from the whole cloves for a tasty, sweet, and savory flavor! They're perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you have carrots to use up in your refrigerator!

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Cast Iron Roasted Whole Chicken

This cast iron roasted whole chicken is tender, juicy, delicious, and loaded up with tons of flavor for a simple and tasty meal! From the ease of preparation to the wonderful aroma of fresh thyme herbs that are complimented beautifully with the hint of lemon, there's just so much to love about a crispy-skinned whole-roasted chicken! Plus, it's ready to serve in less than an hour!

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Duck Fat Fried Potatoes

Duck-fat fried potatoes are the perfect fried potato, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a luscious taste from the duck fat! Delicious fried potatoes, also known as home fries or cottage fries, are a great side dish for any dinner or an easy breakfast when topped with an egg!

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Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Making perfectly seared ahi tuna is easier than you may think, and adding a golden sesame seed crust takes it over the top! Ahi tuna sears quickly and doesn't require much for it to be totally delicious, so follow this recipe, and you can serve a gourmet fish dinner at home!

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Veal Scallopini with Piccata Sauce & Angel Hair Pasta

Veal scallopini is a tasty Italian-American dinner that cooks in a flash due to the thinly sliced veal cutlets and use of simple ingredients! In my recipe, the tender veal cutlets are nestled in a bed of angel hair pasta, then covered with a delicious piccata sauce that consists of white wine, lemon juice, and capers!

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Pan Seared Hanger Steak

This perfectly pan seared hanger steak (also known as a Butcher's steak) makes an impressive dinner any day of the week! The key is in taking the extra time to trim the fat so you are left with juicy tender meat that is melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

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Pan Seared Filet Mignon

Perfectly cooked filet mignon is the best main for date nights, Sunday dinner, or any time you want an incredibly juicy, tender steak! This classic filet mignon is seared in a cast iron skillet and basted with butter until it’s golden-brown and incredibly delicious!

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Mushroom Swiss Chicken

Mushroom Swiss chicken breasts are an easy stovetop chicken dinner that the whole family will enjoy any day of the week! The classic flavor combination of juicy chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and tender mushrooms is always a hit at any meal!

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken marsala is on Italian menus everywhere and you'll be surprised just how easy this recipe is to make at home! Chicken breasts are pounded thin and pan fried until golden-brown then slathered in mushrooms and an incredible marsala wine sauce. It's as delicious as it sounds, and now you can make restaurant-quality chicken marsala from the comfort of your own kitchen!

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Pan Seared Lamb Leg Steak

Tender, juicy pan-seared lamb leg steaks make a restaurant-worthy main course that is perfect enough for any day of the week! These amazing lamb steaks are seasoned with my delicious homemade lamb rub and basted with butter until they're cooked to absolute perfection!

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Creamed Corn Cornbread

Once you try this easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out! The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer!

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Pan Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops

Tasty pan seared lamb shoulder chops are a delicious and wonderfully versatile main that pairs amazingly with any cuisine or side dish! Show off your culinary skills with this simple, but absolutely delicious main dish!

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Nothing says gourmet like some juicy, perfectly pan seared lamb chops, and now you can have restaurant-quality lamb chops at home! With minimal ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll be amazed at how delicious homemade lamb chops can be!

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Baked Avocado Chicken

Baked avocado chicken is so easy and delicious, there’s no way it won’t become a new family favorite! Avocado, cheese, and bacon top golden-brown seared chicken breasts to make a main course that’s great served with just about anything!

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Pan Seared Cowboy Ribeye

If you consider yourself a steak lover this bone-in, perfectly pan-seared cowboy ribeye steak needs to be next on your dinner menu! This tender, juicy ribeye is basted with a buttery blend of garlic and herbs as you sear it to golden-brown perfection!

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Southern Fried Corn

Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!

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Fried Cabbage

Fried cabbage with bacon is more than just a side dish, it’s a savory Southern classic that will turn cabbage haters into cabbage lovers! It can even be a satisfying main course your family will love! This quick and simple cabbage recipe is perfect for when you're craving comfort food like grandma used to make!

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Wagyu Ribeye Steak (Perfectly Pan Seared)

No need for a fancy steakhouse when you can create a perfectly pan seared Wagyu ribeye steak from the comfort of your own kitchen! This simple method of pan searing is guaranteed to result in a flawlessly cooked Wagyu Ribeye straight out of any steak lover's dreams!

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Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos)

These flavorful Mexican Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, slightly spicy, and a hint of smoky goodness! With this flavor-packed goat stew, you can serve it up as-is or make the crispiest, cheesiest tacos you’ll ever taste!

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Blackened Cod

This easy blackened cod is a flavorful seafood dinner that combines tender cod fillets with blackened seasoning for a true Southern delight! It uniquely appeals to everyone, from seafood lovers to picky eaters who may not be enthused about eating fish!

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Duck Confit

My decadent, luxurious, and super easy duck confit recipe uses duck leg quarters slow-cooked in duck fat until the meat is ultra-tender! Anyone can make duck confit like a professional chef with this simple recipe!

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Pan Seared Pork Chops

These pan-seared pork chops with light seasoning are seared until perfectly golden and beautifully caramelized. Best of all, they only take 15 minutes from start to finish! This easy recipe results in tender, juicy pork chops every time!

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Pan Seared Scallops

These pan-seared scallops are easy to make at home, with a delightfully golden crust on tasty restaurant-quality scallops. Cooking your sea scallops to perfection is much easier than you think. They are a real treat to enjoy on special occasions, date nights, or when entertaining guests.

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Fondant Potatoes

Fondant potatoes look fancy, but they're actually easy and tasty to make! This French way of cooking turns potatoes into something really special - soft, creamy, and full of flavor. Even your family will be amazed by how good these potatoes taste. Get ready to make a side dish everyone will love!

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Ground Beef Taco Meat

I can't think of anyone that doesn't love tacos loaded with this easy skillet-cooked, seasoned ground beef taco meat! Perfectly seasoned taco meat makes your family's taco nights so much tastier!

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Irish Nachos (Classic Pub Food Appetizer)

Irish Nachos are a fantastic twist on the classic Mexican dish, swapping traditional tortilla chips for crispy, sliced potatoes. This hearty appetizer combines the comforting flavors of Ireland with the beloved nacho concept, resulting in a dish perfect for gatherings, game days, or St. Patrick's Day.

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Cast Iron Skillet Recipes: Pan Seared Cowboy Ribeye (+More Great Recipes!)

My cast iron skillet recipes feature seared meats, potato dishes, flavorful chicken, and even fluffy cornbread! These restaurant-quality dishes are full of rich and decadent flavors, all from the comfort of your kitchen! Of course, these cast iron skillet recipes are great for any day of the week because they are all easy to make!

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 825kcal

Prep 5 minutes minutes

Cooking 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

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Nutrition

Calories: 825kcal (41%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g (92%) | Fat: 72g (111%) | Saturated Fat: 25g (156%) | Cholesterol: 168mg (56%) | Sodium: 2545mg (111%) | Potassium: 653mg (19%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1335IU (27%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)

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