Simply Grab Your Skillet to Prepare These Delicious Recipes

All you really need is a skillet to make some delicious meals. Whether you’re cooking up juicy burgers, cheesy cornbread, or a quick pizza, these recipes show just how versatile and easy skillet cooking can be. From hearty dinners like ground beef and cabbage to sweet treats like apple cake, you’ll find plenty of options to satisfy any craving. Get ready to enjoy some tasty eats with these easy recipes!

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

A skillet filled with rice and vegetables. — Ground Beef And Rice Skillet. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Make a tasty dinner to feed the family. Mix ground beef, rice, peppers, and onions in this delicious cheesy skillet dish. It’s perfect for a quick dinner and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of apple cake in a cast iron skillet. — Apple Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This simple apple cake is made in a skillet and topped with fresh cinnamon coated apple slices. It’s a delightful treat with a maple flavor and warm, comfy vibes in this rustic treat.
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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

Cheeseburgers on a wood board. — Skillet Hamburgers. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cook juicy patties in a skillet and serve them with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on soft buns. With this easy recipe, you can easily make homemade burgers at home that are better than takeout burgers.
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Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

A whole roasted chicken seasoned with herbs sits in a skillet, garnished with fresh thyme. Lemon slices are visible in the background. — Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This skillet recipe adds lemon and pepper flavors to succulent chicken. Prepare and roast it for approximately one hour for a delicious chicken dinner that feeds a crowd.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip With Bacon

A person dipping a chip into a skillet of dip. — Jalapeno Popper Dip With Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This jalapeño popper dip features bacon and is ideal for gatherings. It’s fast, simple, and made right in your skillet, offering a spicy, savory delight that pairs perfectly with your favorite dippables.
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Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread

A baked cornbread dish in a black skillet, topped with melted cheese and visible pieces of red and green vegetables. — Iron Skillet Cornbread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This skillet cornbread includes plenty of fresh corn, tomatoes, and peppers for a great side dish for soups and salads. The skillet method gives it a crispy crust and tender center.
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Toasting Pecans

Pecans in a pan with a wooden spoon. — Toasting Pecans. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Learn to toast pecans in your skillet to add to baked goods like bread, rolls, cakes or cookies. Or enjoy toasted pecans as a snack. It’s simple and adds flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
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Quick Skillet Pizza

A pizza in a cast iron skillet. — Skillet Pizza With Beer Dough. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This pizza dough uses a no-yeast and is made with beer for a quick skillet pizza. It’s ready in no time, making it perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake

This wonderful vanilla apple cake is made with simple ingredients for a yellow cake scented with vanilla beans and baked in a skillet. It has a crispy crust and tender interior that you can serve straight from the skillet.
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Queso Fundido

Skillet with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro on top of a white surface. — Queso Fundido. Photo credit: Feast + West.

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 that’s full of cheesy goodness.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

A bowl of stir-fried vegetables and ground meat garnished with sesame seeds, with a pair of chopsticks resting on top. — Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This recipe highlights a combination of ground beef and cabbage, all brought together with a light, flavorful sauce and a mix of spices. Inspired by Asian stir-fry, it can be ready in about 30 minutes.
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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

A skillet filled with a cheesy ground meat dish, topped with chopped green herbs. A spoon is partially submerged in the mixture. — Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This easy-to-make skillet dish combines ground beef, cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and creamy sauce. It’s ready in 30 minutes for a satisfying comfort food meal.
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Baked Skillet Gnocchi

A skillet of cooked gnocchi in tomato sauce topped with chopped basil leaves and pieces of white rolled cheese. A metal spatula is lifting a serving from the skillet. — Baked Skillet Gnocchi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This one-skillet meal combines gnocchi, ground pork, tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella, all the good things. It’s baked to perfection and offers comfort in every bite that the family will devour.
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