How is it that breakfast always sneaks up on us? I mean, it’s an everyday occurrence. But between trying to actually wake up and actually get out the door, it can be tricky to come up with a delicious meal! These 25 easy cast iron skillet breakfast recipes are here to save your morning!
Ask any serious cook about their favorite tools in the kitchen and a cast iron skillet is not far from the top of the list. It might even be the list.
People love them. Love. Them. And if you’ve ever cooked with one (or eaten off one), you know the difference they can make in how your food is prepared. (Don’t know the difference? Read this.)
Sweet cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, egg bakes, and more, there’s something for every breakfast preference! Whether it’s a Saturday breakfast with the family, a Sunday brunch, or even a party dish (baby shower, perhaps?), here are some great breakfast recipes to try.
This Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Bacon isn’t just for breakfast. It’s my go-to recipe for a hearty evening meal. The sweet and salty combination of the sweet potatoes and bacon is absolutely addicting. These super easy Skillet Cinnamon Rolls are baked with a cream cheese dip right in the center – then we topped it all with salted caramel and toasted pecans! This sausage and spinach frittata is a rich, delicious, family breakfast that is so easy to make and can be made ahead for busy morning! All you need is 30 minutes to make these Skillet Drop Biscuits. The perfect addiction to any weeknight meal. Eggs in purgatory is an easy 20 minute breakfast recipe. The cast iron skillet gives it such amazing flavour! Shakshuka is the perfect brunch dish but works just as well as a quick midweek dinner. You'll wow your family and guests with the flavors but won't exhaust yourself preparing it! This delicious Fig Dutch Baby Pancake is infused with a subtle orange flavour that compliments the rehydrated figs perfectly! Super easy to make Skillet Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. A family favorite! This amazing skillet oatmeal is easy to make for a crowd or for breakfast meal prep. The Dutch Baby Pancake is a simple and delicious breakfast pancake made in your oven. It has an eggy deliciousness like French Toast and puffs up like a popover. This breakfast classic has become a favorite in our house and can be a favorite in yours, as well! A simple breakfast or side dish, these biscuits start with the canned version from the grocery store. It is the toppings that take them over top. Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata is the perfect recipe to make for brunch when company is coming or you just want to celebrate the weekend with your husband! The crisp golden-brown edges and the custardy pancake interior makes this Vanilla Dutch Baby Pancake a favorite around the breakfast or brunch table! This huge, custardy European pancake is made from a batter that is poured over caramelized apples in a cast iron pan and baked until puffy and golden brown. Any morning that starts with a slice of giant cinnamon roll is going to be good. If it is a big pumpkin skillet cinnamon roll with maple brown butter glaze, it is sure to be great! This simple vintage cake base is covered with fresh apples and plenty of buttery golden crumble topping. It is easy to whip up and is a perfect breakfast treat. Nothing says comfort like this delicious biscuit and gravy casserole. It’s the perfect Sunday morning or holiday breakfast! This simple spinach and tomato frittata is so quick and delicious and it will keep you satisfied all morning long. Treat someone to this steak & egg breakfast skillet with sauteed radishes, carrots and radish green pesto – it’s a delicious balance of flavors, & easy too. A down home country classic! The best Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions! These rustic cast iron spuds can be a side dish or filling at any meal! Easy Ukrainian-style breakfast hash using leftover (or microwaved) potatoes with sauerkraut, kubassa/kielbasa, dill and dry cottage cheese. Eggs are optional. Perfect for your next brunch or breakfast potluck! These easy breakfast potatoes with ham, onion and mushrooms make a deliciously perfect side dish for your eggs! This hearty breakfast comes together in one pan. Sausage gravy, eggs, and flaky biscuits! This breakfast skillet with super flavorful chorizo, crispy potatoes, baked eggs, and cheddar cheese is the perfect family breakfast! Full of flavor! I made these super Easy Cheesy Breakfast Tacos and breakfast nachos using beef barbacoa and some of the usual taco toppings like a mega amount of shredded cheese, scrambled eggs, fried skillet potatoes, and red onions, etc.Cast Iron Skillet Breakfast Recipes
Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Bacon
Skillet Cinnamon Rolls with a Cream Cheese Dip
Sausage and Spinach Frittata
Skillet Drop Biscuits
Eggs in Purgatory
Shakshuka
Fig Dutch Baby Pancake
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole
Baked Cherry Oatmeal
Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
Skillet Sausage and Cheese Biscuits
Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata
Vanilla Dutch Baby Pancake
German Apple Pancake
Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cinnamon Roll with Maple Brown Butter Glaze
Great-Great-Grandma's Dutch Apple Cake
Easy Biscuits & Gravy Skillet Recipe
Simple Spinach and Tomato Frittata
Steak and Egg Breakfast Skillet
Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions
Ukrainian Breakfast Hash
Breakfast Potatoes With Ham, Onion And Mushrooms
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Skillet
Chorizo Potato Breakfast Skillet
Breakfast Nachos