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14 Recipes for A Cast Iron Christmas
This holiday season, bring your cast iron skillet to the table—literally.
Known for its versatility and ability to provide even heat distribution, unmatched seasoning and gold, crisp edges to your favorite dishes, the cast iron skillet is our unsung hero of the holidays.
From hearty mains to festive sides and decadent desserts, pop one of these 14 recipes in a cast iron for an unforgettable Christmas dinner.
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Steam Grilled Lamb Chops Over Fall Couscous
With a cast iron skillet, you’ll get a beautifully seared crust on your lamb chops while keeping the inside tender.
Paired with a fall couscous studded with mushrooms, parsnip and toasted pumpkin seeds, this dish is an elegant centerpiece for your Christmas dinner.
Sautéed Eggplant
This sautéed eggplant gets its depth of flavor from a warming blend of curry powder, garlic and cumin.
The cast iron skillet enhances its caramelized edges, while a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon brighten each bite.
A versatile vegetarian dish, perfect for any holiday spread.
Apple Cider Marinated Pork with Sage Sweet Potatoes
This holiday favorite combines juicy, tender pork chops marinated in apple cider with buttery sweet potatoes infused with fresh sage and a hint of garlic.
Cooking in a cast iron skillet ensures a perfect sear, locking in the flavors and creating a beautiful, caramelized crust.
Classic French Onion Soup
Nothing warms the soul like this timeless recipe, elevated by the rich caramelization of cast iron onions.
Deglazed with dry white wine and infused with fresh thyme, the broth develops layers of complexity that pair beautifully with a baked, bubbly Comté or Gruyère and a baguette.
Potato Pavé
Elevate your potatoes with this elegant, layered dish—baked to golden, crispy perfection in a cast iron, of course. A pavé’s perfectly crisp edges and creamy layers make it an impressive side dish.
Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Honey
Bring vibrant colors to your Christmas feast with roasted rainbow carrots, tossed with oil, salt, pepper and rosemary, drizzled with honey and caramelized to perfection. An easy yet beautiful crowd-pleaser.
Prosciutto and Sage Croissant Stuffing
Add a touch of rustic decadence to your holiday spread.
Imagine the heaven that is golden, flaky croissants tossed with sautéed onions, garlic and walnuts, topped with gooey mozzarella, Asiago, prosciutto and sage.
Pear & Cranberry Bread Pudding
The perfect sub for pie.
Sweet pears, tart cranberries and a rich, custard-soaked country loaf come together to create a festive bread pudding. Bake it in a cast iron skillet for a more rustic, golden finish, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and dash of cinnamon.
Graham Cracker Granola Apple Cobbler
A holiday dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious.
Tart Granny Smith apples coated in a sweet mixture of cinnamon and sugar are baked to perfection under a buttery, crumbly topping made with rolled oats, almonds and graham cracker crumbs, drizzled with maple syrup and honey.
Duck Cassoulet
This French-inspired dish brings holiday indulgence straight to your table. Slow-cooked duck, beans and savory herbs come together for a rich, hearty dish straight out of your cast iron pot.
Apple Cranberry Crisp with Oatmeal Topping
The ultimate comfort on a cold Christmas night, this dessert fills the house with the aroma of warm apples, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. It doesn’t get any better than crisp apples and cranberries baked under a crunchy oatmeal topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sausage and Leek Stuffing
A medley of rustic charm, this stuffing comes out best in a cast iron, combining caramelized leeks, onions and celery with pears, rosemary and a cornbread crumble for the ultimate holiday side.
Orange Scented French Toast Strata
Perfect for Christmas morning, this strata is a great make-ahead option for the entertainer pressed for time.
Just assemble the night before and pop it into the oven about an hour before you sit down to eat—your guests will never know!
Root Vegetable Gratin
Sweet potatoes and parsnips add a subtle sweetness to this classic gratin complemented by the rich creaminess of Gruyère, white cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Use a mandoline to slice the root vegetables with precision—this will help the dish cook more evenly in your cast iron.
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