Skillet

A skillet is a flat-bottomed pan that is used for cooking on a stovetop. It is typically made of cast iron or stainless steel. Skillets can be used to cook a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, and eggs.

The history of skillet recipes is long and varied. One of the earliest recorded skillet recipes is for a dish called Egg in a Hole, which was published in The Virginia Housewife in 1824. This dish consisted of an egg that was fried in a small amount of bacon fat and then served on toast.

Over the years, people have come up with countless different ways to prepare food in a skillet. Some of the most popular skillet recipes include breakfast dishes like pancakes and eggs, as well as lunch and dinner staples like burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. There are also a number of desserts that can be made in a skillet, such as brownies, cookies, and cakes.

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Recipes

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Apple Skillet Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting

  • CARAMEL FROSTING
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • butter
  • unwrapped caramel candy
  • CAKE
  • vanilla extract
  • dark brown sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • all purpose flour
  • nutmeg
  • egg
  • baking powder
  • CARAMEL APPLES
  • dark brown sugar
  • salt
  • apple
  • butter
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Triple Ginger Skillet Cake

  • powdered sugar
  • turbinado sugar
  • molasses
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • egg
  • butter
  • crystallized ginger
  • salt
  • ginger
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • sugar
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Pumpkin Skillet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

  • CAKE
  • butter
  • light brown sugar
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • pumpkin
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • clove
  • vegetable oil
  • egg
  • ginger
  • FROSTING
  • vanilla extract
  • candied pecan
  • salt
  • confectioners sugar
  • butter
  • cream cheese
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Simple Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna.

  • basil
  • milk
  • pasta sauce
  • red pepper
  • zucchini
  • oil tomato
  • green lentil
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • spinach
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • provolone cheese
  • lasagna noodle
  • mushroom
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pesto
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Cheeseburger Chickpea Skillet

  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • onion
  • vegetable stock
  • black pepper
  • ketchup
  • tomato
  • chickpea
  • cheddar cheese
  • brown mustard
  • broad egg noodle
  • tuscan kale
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Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread

  • cast iron skillet
  • cooking spray
  • grind cornmeal
  • baking powder
  • green chile
  • creamed corn
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • egg
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Hamburger and Pasta Skillet

  • tomato
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • ground beef
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • garlic powder
  • chili sauce
  • bacon
  • tomato paste
  • egg noodle
  • water
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Cajun Cabbage Skillet

  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • butter
  • green onion
  • onion
  • green cabbage
  • sweet tart apple gala
  • red pepper
  • canola oil
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • chicken andouille sausage
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Chicken Street Corn Skillet

  • tomato avocado salad
  • tortilla chip
  • cherry tomato
  • avocado
  • mounded chili powder
  • cotija cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • corn
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • lime
  • pepper jack cheese
  • rotisserie chicken
  • lime
  • cream cheese
  • green chile
  • microwaveable spanish rice
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Breakfast Skillet

  • salt
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • chorizo
  • chuck
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • parsley
  • red potato
  • olive oil
  • egg
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BLT Pasta Skillet

  • salt
  • ricotta cheese
  • escarole
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • bacon
  • basil
  • mozzarella cheese
  • wheat fusilli pasta
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Cheesy Creole Breakfast Skillet

  • hot sauce
  • dill pickle
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • sweet paprika
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • cajun seasoning
  • mayonnaise
  • cheddar cheese
  • shrimp
  • worcestershire sauce
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • creole seasoning
  • milk
  • green onion
  • butter
  • chive
  • miss brown house seasoning
  • andouille sausage
  • egg
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

  • chicken broth
  • chili powder
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken breast
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • butter
  • tomato paste
  • sour cream
  • cauliflower rice
  • salt
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Cheesesteak Skillet Pizza

  • salt
  • pickled cherry
  • pizza dough
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • sirloin steak
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Basically Skillet Lasagna

  • basil
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • lasagna noodle
  • olive oil
  • mozzarella cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • salt
  • spinach
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
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Skillet Cornbread

  • buttermilk
  • cornmeal
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • creamed corn
  • baking soda
  • corn
  • oil
  • sugar
  • egg
  • butter
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Cheesy Skillet Lasagna

  • mozzarella cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • ground beef
  • basil
  • parsley
  • italian seasoning
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • garlic
  • pasta
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Breakfast Totchos Skillet

  • cilantro
  • guacamole
  • salt
  • pico de gallo
  • sour cream
  • monterey jack cheese
  • pickled jalapeno
  • tater tot
  • green onion
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • bacon
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Skillet Lasagna

  • ground beef
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • water
  • ricotta cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • oregano
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic powder
  • basil
  • pasta sauce
  • mozzarella cheese
  • bite pasta
  • salt
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Sausage and Rice Skillet Dinner

  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • italian spice
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • grain white rice
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • kielbasa sausage
  • tomato paste
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • red enchilada sauce
  • green chily
  • taco season
  • mexican cheese
  • olive oil
  • chicken
  • corn tortilla
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Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • rice
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • garlic
  • cilantro
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

  • vanilla ice cream
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • dark brown sugar
  • baking soda
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Butter Pecan Skillet Cookies

  • white sanding sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • pecan
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • milk
  • maple syrup
  • light brown sugar
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet

  • cherry tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • lemon
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken stock
  • salt
  • white wine
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • spinach
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • chicken breast
  • lemon juice
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One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • egg
  • chocolate chip
  • bread flour
  • light brown sugar
  • egg yolk
  • salt
  • salt
  • vanilla ice cream
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Skillet Lasagna

  • ricotta cheese
  • water
  • basil
  • salt
  • mozzarella cheese
  • italian sausage
  • lasagna noodle
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato
  • parsley
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Hummingbird Skillet Cake Recipe

  • To Finish
  • pecan
  • cream cheese frosting
  • Cake
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • nutmeg
  • clove
  • egg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • Getting Ready
  • banana
  • pineapple
  • pecan
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cornmeal Skillet Cake

  • Strawberry-Rhubarb Cake
  • all purpose flour
  • strawberry
  • sugar
  • goat cheese
  • yellow cornmeal
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • turbinado sugar
  • vanilla bean paste
  • egg
  • rhubarb
  • butter
  • Rosemary Whipped Cream
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla bean paste
  • rosemary
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Potato Kielbasa Skillet

  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • kielbasa
  • basil
  • oregano
  • american cheese
  • water
  • salt
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • potato
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Spicy Skillet Lasagna With Ricotta and Spinach

  • ASSEMBLY
  • basil
  • lasagna noodle
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • ricotta cheese
  • zucchini
  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • spinach
  • SAUCE
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • cumin
  • oz san marzano tomato
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
olive oil
garlic
onion
egg
all purpose flour
black pepper
sugar
bell pepper
vanilla extract
red pepper flake
baking soda
parsley
parmesan cheese
basil
mozzarella cheese
baking powder
tomato
heavy cream
chicken broth
garlic powder
lemon
green onion
cinnamon
cilantro
chicken thigh
water
cheddar cheese
sour cream
spinach
ricotta cheese
bacon
lemon juice
light brown sugar
cumin
shallot
oregano
lasagna noodle
milk
tomato paste
pecan
buttermilk
lime
cherry tomato
chicken stock
mushroom
dark brown sugar
powdered sugar
paprika
zucchini
chicken breast
white wine
pasta sauce
red pepper
ground beef
corn
rosemary
pepper
honey
nutmeg
hot sauce
cayenne pepper
ginger
shrimp
asparagus
vegetable oil
lemon zest
maple syrup
provolone cheese
cornstarch
onion powder
monterey jack cheese
chocolate chip
chicken
strawberry
thyme
potato
vanilla ice cream
black bean
canola oil
kale
sherry vinegar
orzo pasta
dill
pasta
yellow squash
turbinado sugar
cajun seasoning
clove
cream cheese
semi sweet chocolate chip
lemon zest juice
herb
egg yolk
sweet chocolate chip
cast iron skillet
grind cornmeal
green chile
creamed corn
green cabbage
cornmeal
tortilla chip
avocado
mayonnaise
pizza dough
red potato
carrot
salmon
brown sugar
worcestershire sauce
chive
chili powder
yellow cornmeal
lime juice
italian seasoning
tomato sauce
gorgonzola cheese
vanilla bean paste
basmati rice
yellow
red fresno chile
navy bean
breast
bread
dijon mustard
apple
unwrapped caramel candy
pearl couscou
walnut
thigh
halloumi cheese
yogurt
grain white
mint
raisin
turmeric
castelvetrano
chicken drumstick
skinned cucumber
feta
cumin seed
plum tomato
bay leaf
coriander
allspice
cake flour
bourbon
vanilla bean
peach
orange bell pepper
green olife
san marzano tomato
molasses
crystallized ginger
pork
pumpkin
candied pecan
confectioners sugar
fennel
leek
white wheat flour
pecorino romano cheese
ditalini pasta
cannellini bean
cups tuscan
oil tomato
green lentil
pesto
vegetable stock </