Lastly, there’s an undeniable rustic feel to a breakfast served straight out of a cast iron skillet. Whether you’re preparing a special occasion brunch or using it on an open fire while camping, the cast iron skillet will go from a cooking to a serving dish seamlessly.

Can you make eggs in a cast iron skillet?

Cast iron skillets are most commonly advertised as perfect pans for searing steak, chicken, or roasting root vegetables. But many wonder whether cooking eggs in it would yield the same great results—after all, eggs are much more delicate and have a tendency to stick.

In order to use your cast iron skillet to its full potential, eggs should absolutely be a part of your skillet’s repertoire. While they’re not ideal for cast iron pans that haven’t yet been sufficiently seasoned, following several golden rules for cooking eggs will ensure your success.

First and foremost, never cook eggs on a brand new cast iron skillet, even if it comes pre-seasoned. Give your skillet some use so it can absorb enough oil to develop a non-stick coating over time. You can also season it in the oven, by rubbing it all over with vegetable oil, placing on the middle rack, and baking at 375°F for about an hour.

Once you’re confident in your cast iron skillet’s non-stick surface, start with a simple, low-stakes egg dish, like scrambled eggs.

Make sure you preheat the pan without any oil in it, which will allow it to achieve an even temperature without the risk of burning the oil. Give it about ten minutes on the stove, rotating every few minutes for even exposure. Then add the oil or butter and let it heat for a minute before adding eggs.

Another important tip for cooking eggs in a cast iron skillet is to lower the heat right before you add the eggs. They will cook well over a lower flame due to the residual heat of your now very hot skillet, so cooking them over higher heat will only burn them.

And if you do notice your eggs are cooking too quickly, remove the skillet from heat and let them stop sizzling, then return to heat if necessary.

Here’s a simple recipe for the best cast iron skillet eggs; you can easily scale this recipe up by multiplying it (2 eggs per person).

Cast iron skillet breakfast recipes

Some things are just better when made in a cast iron skillet, and so many breakfast foods are on that list.

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