One Skillet And 13 Tasty Recipes You’ll Love

One skillet meal makes cooking easy and cleanup even easier. These recipes are great for when you want something tasty without the mess. With simple ingredients and minimal fuss, you’ll have a perfect dish ready in no time. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just making dinner for yourself, these meals are sure to hit the spot.

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.

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This jalapeño popper dip with bacon is perfect for parties. It’s quick, easy, and made right in your skillet for a spicy, savory dip that pairs great with your favorite dippable.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake

A cast iron skillet with a round, powdered sugar-dusted cake with a slice missing; the slice is placed on a nearby white plate. — Vanilla Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy vanilla cake is made with simple ingredients for a flavorful yellow cake infused with vanilla beans and baked in a skillet. It has a crispy crust and a soft, tender interior.
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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 so you can skip the drive-up.
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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 easy apple cake is prepared in a skillet, featuring fresh apple slices on the surface. It’s a delightful dessert that anyone would enjoy a generous piece of.
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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 uses a no-yeast dough that 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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Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

A whole roasted chicken with crispy golden skin is in a cast iron skillet, garnished with fresh herbs. — Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The vibrant lemon and pepper flavors elevate the succulent chicken in this skillet recipe. Prepare and roast it for approximately one hour for a delicious chicken dinner.
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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 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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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 cookies, bread and cakes. Or enjoy toasted pecans as a snack. It’s simple and adds flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

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

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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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. It’s baked to perfection and offers comfort in every bite.
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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 dish features ground beef and cabbage combined with a light, savory sauce and a blend of spices. Drawing inspiration from Asian stir-fry, it can be prepared in approximately 30 minutes.
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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.
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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.

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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