There’s just something special about cooking with cast iron! From sizzling steaks to gooey desserts, these recipes bring old-school flavor to modern backyard cooking. Learn how to use, season, and care for your favorite skillets while mastering cast-iron meals on the grill and stovetop.
Warm from the oven, these golden, tender scones are bursting with cozy fall flavor! Made with pumpkin puree (or mashed sweet potatoes — shh, we won’t tell!), a touch of cream, and a swirl of butter, they bake up perfectly in a cast-iron skillet. The result? Crisp edges, soft centers, and all the comfort of autumn in every bite.
This cozy Pumpkin Spice Cake is baked in a cast-iron skillet right on the grill (or in your oven)! Made with a boxed spice cake mix and creamy pumpkin puree, it’s the perfect easy dessert for fall cookouts and holiday gatherings.
Sweet, savory, and just a little spicy! This Jalapeño Cheddar Skillet Cornbread is baked in cast iron for a crispy crust and tender crumb. Perfect side for BBQ or chili nights.
Sweet, smoky, and downright irresistible—this Honey Cornbread on the Smoker is baked to golden perfection in a cast-iron skillet. The perfect side for BBQ nights!
Master cast iron cooking on the grill and in the kitchen with this ultimate guide. Learn how to season, clean, and care for cast iron, plus try favorite recipes like smoked queso, peach cobbler, skillet cookie, and spiced apple dump cake from Backyard Texas Grill.
Light, fluffy, and golden brown, these 2-ingredient biscuits are the easiest way to break in your cast iron skillet. You can bake them in the oven or on the Traeger for that smoky backyard flavor.
Warm, gooey apples meet buttery spiced cake in this easy Spiced Apple Dump Cake. Grilled to perfection in a cast-iron skillet—perfect for fall!
This Texas-sized skillet cookie by Backyard Texas Grill is chewy, delicious and so simple to make!
Some desserts are good. This one makes people hover by the grill waiting for the lid to open. A cast-iron skillet, a few simple ingredients, and the heat from your grill come together for a peach dump cake with a golden crust, bubbling fruit, and just a hint of smoke. It’s proof that the best desserts don’t have to come out of an oven.