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25+ Cast Iron & Dutch Oven Recipes

Dessert, Main Dish, Recipes

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25+ one dish cast iron skillet and Dutch oven recipes for easy indoor, outdoor and wood stove cooking.

25+ One dish cast iron Dutch oven recipes. These are perfect for using indoors, as well as outdoor cooking and on the wood stove for when the power is out, being prepared or saving money on your electric bill. These are some great cast iron Dutch oven recipes, broken down by main dish and dessert. I can't wait to try some of these.

Cast iron is the number one cookware in my kitchen. Our grandmothers knew the wonder of cast iron and there are some old-fashioned things, okay a lot of old-fashioned things, we'd do best to go back to and leave the newer stuff in the stores. Teflon is not allowed in our home but despite it's questionable health issues, cast iron is much more efficient at turning out luscious desserts, succulent meats, and fluffy breads. Are ya hungry yet?

Oh, good. Because I've got some fun cast iron Dutch oven recipes. Because really, half the fun of cast iron is being able to cook on a wood stove (how to cook on a wood stove) or outdoors with coals. You now, true pioneer stuff.

Am I the only Mom who loves only dirtying up one pan and having supper ready?

25 Cast Iron One Skillet Dutch Oven Recipes…

Salmon Kale Cakes gluten free, dairy free, and paleo, Recipe at MelissaKNorris.com

Cast Iron One Skillet Main Dish

One Skillet Meat and Potatoes

One Skillet Broccoli Cheese Cornbread-Real Food Style

One Skillet Steak Meal

One Skillet Pasta Pizza 

Bacon, Egg, & Potato Bake

Kale and Tomato Crustless Quiche

Gluten Free Kale and Salmon Cake Patties

Salsa Verde Chicken & Dumplings

 Winter Squash Frittata

Enchilada Casserole

Old-Fashioned Cooking for a Busy Home

Tired of hectic meal times and complicated recipes or relying on processed foods? Instead, learn how to have

  • Simple and easy time tested from scratch meals.
  • Easy skillet suppers
  • Nourishing and kid-approved soups and stews
  • Old-fashioned baked goods from buttermilk pie, homemade cake mixes, to Momโ€™s chocolate chip cookies
  • Donโ€™t spend all day in the kitchen, tips for busy times without sacrificing hand made goodies
  • Wholesome ingredients without processed and questionable items

Want more easy homemade recipes all in one place? This recipe and 100+ more are found in my bookโ€“-> click here Hand Made: the Modern Guide to Made-from-Scratch Living. 

Everything tastes better in cast iron. These chocolate caramel cinnamon rolls create a yummy caramel sauce right in the pan, no frosting needed! And it uses coconut oil for the caramel sauce. Grab this now for fall baking, plus directions to make dough the night before and bake in the morning.

Cast Iron One Skillet Desserts

Dutch Baby Pancakes

Campfire One Skillet Rob Roy Cookies

One Skillet Pumpkin Cake Gluten and Dairy Free Options

One Skillet Pumpkin Granola Cookie

One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Gluten Free Fried Apples

Caramel Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Grain Free Berry Cobbler

Learn how to cook off grid without electricity over an open fire with cast iron Dutch ovens. Recipes, tips, and step by step instructions to get you baking and cooking outdoors with your Dutch Oven.

Dutch Oven Recipes-Main Dish

How to Cook with a Dutch Oven on an Open Fire

Dutch Oven Chicken and Vegetable Bake

Off-grid Cooking with Dutch Ovens + recipes

No Knead Artisan Bread w/ a twist

Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes

Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings

Dutch Oven Desserts

Dutch Oven Pumpkin Pie

Dutch Oven Cheesecake

Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Dutch Oven Zucchini Bread

Berry & Cherry Cobbler

Fun bit of Dutch Oven history and how-to

 

Check out the 5 piece Lodge cast iron set  and reviews we shipped to one lucky winner. The contest is over, but we still love our cast iron, and the recipes are great!

This giveaway was sponsored by:

Melissa K. Norris of Pioneering Today 25+ One Dish Cast Iron and Dutch Oven Recipes

Laurie of Common Sense Homesteading

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Lisa of The Suvival Mom 12 White Hot Ways to use Cast Iron

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Do You Love Cast Iron Too? Here's More Information on Proper Cast Iron Care:

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Melissa K. Norris inspires people's faith and pioneer roots with her books, podcast, and blog. Melissa lives with her husband and two children in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. When she's not wrangling chickens and cattle, you can find her stuffing Mason jars with homegrown food and playing with flour and sugar in the kitchen.

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Comments:

  1. Lauryn

    9 years ago

    This is exactly what I needed right now! About to season my first cast iron skillet. Now I am ready to roll. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Susan Mullins

      9 years ago

      The dutch oven pumpkin pie!!!!!!!

      Reply
  2. Walter Foster

    9 years ago

    Been up and down this page. How do I register for the give away? Joined you list too ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
    • Melissa Norris

      9 years ago

      Walter,
      it’s the little box below the list of websites sponsoring the giveaway. It says enter to win and you “like” the facebook pages for entries. If you can’t see the box, try refreshing the page.

      Reply
  3. Lori Butler

    9 years ago

    Would be awesome to get before the holidays….

    Reply
  4. Janine Horn

    9 years ago

    I love my cast iron – having more would be the best!

    Reply
  5. Karen

    9 years ago

    Thank you for your ideas, love them!

    Reply
  6. Jim

    9 years ago

    I think my wife would totally love this site! BTW, cinnamon rolls look FANTASTIC!

    Reply
  7. Susan

    9 years ago

    MMMM…peach cobbler!

    Reply
  8. marla judy

    9 years ago

    These would be awesome. the recipes looks great too!

    Reply
  9. Jonathan Barber

    9 years ago

    Glad I found this place – some of these recipes look awesome.

    Reply
  10. Melanie

    9 years ago

    The Caramel Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls sound delicious! Will have to try making those as well as several other recipe’s!

    Reply
  11. Denise Freeman

    9 years ago

    Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (in a Cast Iron Pan) is probably going to be my favorite, but won’t know till I make at least a few dozen recipes, lol.

    Reply
  12. Donna Danna

    9 years ago

    i always wanted to make cornbread in an iron pan! My favorite of all time is fried potatoes in my mom’s old skillet!

    Reply
  13. mary

    9 years ago

    Just trashed all of my teflon and bought a few small cast iron pieces, would love this set to complete them ! Happy Holidays to you all!

    Reply
  14. Kris

    9 years ago

    Soups, stews and chowders of any kind but my favorite is beef stew with homemade biscuits.

    Reply
  15. Maryanne

    9 years ago

    Favorite cast iron recipe : Cornbread!

    Reply
  16. Janet Smith

    9 years ago

    I make a really good sweet potato hash in my cast iron skillets and I can not wait to try some of these recipes!!! Thanks for sharing them!

    Reply
    • Carolyn Paul

      9 years ago

      This would be a wonderful gift for my daughter!

      Reply
  17. Diane

    9 years ago

    Sautรฉed chicken breasts in a lemon caper butter sauce. Yummy! Cornbread runs a close second, though.

    Reply
  18. Betty

    9 years ago

    I don’t know what my favorite recipe would be. I’ll have to try them all!

    Reply
  19. kerri

    9 years ago

    definitely hash browns.

    Reply
  20. Nina

    9 years ago

    Cast iron is the ONLY way to go!! I enjoy cooking outdoors and I have one frying pan and am looking to expand.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer

    9 years ago

    I’ve never cooked with cast iron, but I would LOVE to try it…I’ve seen so many interesting recipes.

    Reply
  22. Caroline

    9 years ago

    The recipes look delicious!

    Reply
  23. Kim

    9 years ago

    Our Girl Scout troop made awesome lasagna and a Martha Wasington cake in a cast iron Dutch oven. They were outrageously delicious!

    Reply
  24. Linda Jones

    9 years ago

    Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest for a chance to win this wonderful cast iron set!

    Reply
  25. Lori Morton

    9 years ago

    Fave recipe is our Chuicken Vegie, made in the Crock-pot…and fresh Cornbread! YUM!

    Reply
  26. Katy Lamb

    9 years ago

    I love any kind of bread cooked in a cast iron skillet. My Granny’s cornbread is especially delicious. I have her recipes, too.

    Reply
  27. Diane F

    9 years ago

    I use cast iron every day. This set would be awesome.

    Reply
  28. Diane F

    9 years ago

    My whole family loves the one pan chocolate chip cookie recipe I do in my skillet.

    Reply
  29. Emily C

    9 years ago

    I LOVE the giant cookie in a skillet and doing cornbread- so many great recipes listed! I have fond memories of doing baked apples in a dutch oven while camping, and I would so LOVE to do that again!

    Reply
  30. Tracy Spangler

    9 years ago

    My favorite recipe is Chicken Paprikash which was passed down from my Hungarian grandfather. Mine will never be as amazing as his, but I love making this for my family and I. Thanks!

    Reply
  31. Jenna

    9 years ago

    I love to use cast iron to cook it make such a difference in the flavor. I only have two cast iron pieces, a chicken fryer with a lid and a skillet that were my great grandma’s.

    Here is my favorite one pot meal that I make in my cast iron:

    Chicken Taco Rice

    2 chicken breasts
    1 can chicken broth
    1 taco seasoning packet
    1 small can tomato sauce
    1 can corn
    2 cups minute rice
    Toppings: shredded chees, lettuce and sour cream.

    Cook your chicken breasts, remove from pan and chop into small pieces.
    Combine, chicken, chicken broth, seasoning packet, tomato sauce and corn (undrained, moisture needed to cook rice) in skillet, simmer five minutes. Remove from heat, add minute rice. Cover with lid for five minutes. Serve over corn chips or wrapped in a flour tortilla with toppings of choice.

    I have also added black olives to this on occasion.

    My kids love it, it is fast and easy and clean up is quick.

    Enjoy

    Reply
  32. Ann McD

    9 years ago

    My favorite cornbread in cast iron is quick, easy, and has just a hint of a bite. Our regular (we all have our favorite) cornbread recipe with the addition of a jalapeno sliced thin and scattered over the top. Yum! Thank you for the chance to enter!

    Reply
  33. Lori Smith

    9 years ago

    My husband and I both LOVE to cook in cast iron. Our favorite Dutch oven recipe is a no-knead “sourdough” bread: Combine 3 cups flour, 1-1/2 tsp. sea salt, and 1-1/2 tsp. yeast together in a large glass or ceramic bowl (no metal for this recipe). Add 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water. Stir just enough to combine. Let set in a warm area for at least 4 hours. Preheat your Dutch oven to about 400F (either over coals, briquettes, or in the oven). Turn your dough out onto a floured surface. Fold the dough over onto itself once or twice adding enough flour for it to hold somewhat of a shape. Place dough into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with lid and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden. YUM!
    After several of the basic loaves, we also started adding ingredients (just before you turn it out onto the floured surface) like cheese, onion, herbs, dried fruit, etc. Really good!

    Reply
  34. Kim Campbell

    9 years ago

    I love my cast iron skillet! I have an amazing pizza recipe, pop it all in and stick it in the oven!

    Reply
  35. TNgwen

    9 years ago

    My favorite recipe in cast iron is cornbread, I have a small 6 inch cast iron skillet for this recipe, made with fresh ground corn from my parents garden.
    I have been wanting a cast iron dutch oven…more so since the weather has got me in the mood for soups and chillis.

    Reply
  36. Ann

    9 years ago

    Mexican cornbread baked in the cast iron skillet — fabulous!!

    Reply
  37. Kathy

    9 years ago

    Cast iron cookware is the best! I am so glad it is making a well-deserved comeback.

    Reply
  38. Tamika Hathaway

    9 years ago

    I love to make Sante Fe stew and I am thinking that the skillet cornbread would be an awesome side. And if I am lucky enough to win, I have a sweet potato pie with a gooey pecan topping I would love to have baking along side of it at the same time. lol

    Reply
  39. Kathy

    9 years ago

    Cornbread and stews are at the top of my favorite cast iron recipes.

    Reply
  40. Sarah

    9 years ago

    I’ve been on the hunt for a dutch oven to start baking breads and am so excited about this opportunity! So of course, the no knead artisan bread with a twist recipe is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  41. Debbie

    9 years ago

    I love making sheppards pie in cast iron.

    Reply
  42. Sara McCloud

    9 years ago

    I can’t wait to try the Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings Recipe!! I love to make stew in my ci pots. I sure could use some more! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  43. Rebecca

    9 years ago

    If I have to choose one recipe I would choose the enchilada one. If I can pick more add the potato egg and cheese one, the chocolate chip cookie, the cinnamon rolls…

    Reply
  44. christine

    9 years ago

    I need to try this for my iron deficiency anemia ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
  45. Janet Mase

    9 years ago

    Have used cast iron cook ware since I was married 43 years ago my favorite dish one of many is venison stew I would love to win this because my one son wants a set for Christmas this would be perfect

    Reply
  46. Arlene @FlourOnMyFace

    9 years ago

    I love cooking in my cast iron pans!

    Reply
  47. Nichelle Martin

    9 years ago

    I LOVE cast iron, and I would love to replace ALL my cookware with it one day! Thanks for the great post and the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  48. Nichelle Martin

    9 years ago

    Oh and one of my FAVORITE cast iron recipes is German Pancakes ๐Ÿ™‚ Made with our own eggs and raw milk ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  49. Alissa Van Tassell

    9 years ago

    Favorite, that’s hard everything is better. But I would say Mt. Dew Potatoes. Sliced potatoes, cheese, onion, bacon, and Mt. Dew for moisture.

    Reply
  50. Larene

    9 years ago

    cornbread & peach cobbler, but they all sound delicious!! Thanks for the recipes and all the help that you send my way!!!

    Reply
  51. Southern Angel

    9 years ago

    I absolutely love cast iron.. Pineapple upside down cake made in mine is my all time favorite!! I can remember my memaw making Milk gravy in hers

    Reply
  52. Roo

    9 years ago

    Ooooh – Chicken and Dumplings! Yeah!

    Reply
  53. Chris Moore

    9 years ago

    Hoe cake…. Kinda like a biscuit cooked on the stove or a thick not sweet pancake. My MaMa used to make the best! Served with sour cream n syrup! Yummy!

    Reply
  54. Tammy Carnley

    9 years ago

    Love the cinnamon buns

    Reply
  55. Heather

    9 years ago

    I would LOVE to learn how to use cast iron!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  56. Drew

    9 years ago

    Anything that is healthy but can still act like comfort food! New to cast iron. Excited to learn ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  57. Phallin @ CottageHomestead

    9 years ago

    YAY! This would be so wonderful. We installed a larger wood stove this year and I am so eager to start cooking on it this winter. Thank you so much for posting these recipes, I have pinned it! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  58. Ginnie

    9 years ago

    Love making cornbread in my skillet

    Reply
  59. Debbie Brynteson

    9 years ago

    Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings sounds delish!

    Reply
  60. Kerstin

    9 years ago

    I thoroughly enjoy making frittatas in my frying pan. I use whichever veggies or meat I can find, cook it up, spice it, and add the eggs…just let them cook with a lid on the pan. But then I have met very few recipes I don’t like – pref. grain-free.

    Nice giveaway – thanks!

    Reply
  61. Michelle

    9 years ago

    I am excited to try the dutch oven cheesecake. My family cooks all of our meat and veggies in our 12″ cast iron skillet.

    Reply
  62. Dee Fedor

    9 years ago

    I like Dutch Oven Stew but I need to try Dutch Oven Cheesecake!

    Reply
  63. Sheree

    9 years ago

    I’ve used a cast iron skillet for years and recently invested in a Dutch oven… would love more pieces. Looking forward to trying the recipes!

    Reply
  64. Are Hall

    9 years ago

    our favorites are cornbread & biscuits. All the recipes here sound yummy, can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  65. Diana Westerheide

    9 years ago

    Our families have used cast iron for generations after generations and would not do without it! Would love to win the Lodge set and start the grand children with their own cast iron pieces!! Looking forward to trying your recipes also!!!!

    Reply
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    8 years ago

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    8 years ago

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  68. Doctor

    6 years ago

    I always take the top off of my dutch oven about 30 minutes before the chicken is done. I baste it and then let the skin crisp up.

    Reply
  69. Shauna

    6 years ago

    I just recently received my first cast iron Dutch oven for our camping trips. I’ve been using cast iron for years for my stove top, now I’m ready for the next adventure. Besides buying the Lodge company’s liners, is there any other options for lining my Dutch oven for quick clean up while camping? I noticed parchment paper, (possibly?) in one of your pictures, and was thinking how cheap and easy that would be!

    Reply
    • Melissa Norris

      6 years ago

      Shauna,
      I use parchment paper a lot, it’s frugal and much easier on clean up.

      Reply
  70. Veronica Weinberger

    4 years ago

    Love cast iron

    Reply

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