Top 5 Ceramic Skillet Recipes

Looking for a new cookware set? Ceramic cookware sets might be on your wishlist. Ceramic pots and pans have gained in popularity over the last few years because they do not contain Teflon, a chemical that has been linked to several health concerns.

Part of the fun of getting new cookware is finding new recipes to make! Skillet recipes are a favorite for when you’re trying to make a quick delicious meal and you don’t want to dirty up a bunch of dishes. Most recipes only call for a single skillet. The good news is that all your favorite skillet recipes will still be just as tasty (if not tastier) in your new cookware.

If you’re ready to venture into the world of ceramic skillet cooking, here is what you need to know to get started.

Heating up your skillet

Ceramic skillets can be used on stovetops and ovens.

Before cooking on a stovetop, you’ll want to preheat your pan. You’ll want to start at medium heat and then adjust as needed. Once your skillet is heated, add a few teaspoons of butter or oil. This will help prevent food from sticking to the bottom of your pan.

Once the oil or butter is bubbly, you can begin adding the ingredients for your recipes.

Five skillet recipes to try

If you’re looking for some new recipes to cook in your skillet, give the following ideas a try! Here’s what a day of cooking with your skillet might look like.

For breakfast, cook up a sausage and kale frittata. Frittatas are a delicious way to add some extra flavor to your eggs. Plus, they’re usually large enough that you’ll have leftovers for additional breakfasts. Yum! This recipe calls for careful laying of ingredients, starting your sausage, then your veggies, then your eggs, and finally your cheese. For the full recipe, click here.

For lunch, make a personal-sized pizza in your skillet! For this one, you’ll need to roll out some pizza dough to be slightly smaller than your skillet. Heat up some vegetable oil in your skill, add your dough, and cook until golden brown. Then, flip your dough and add your toppings! Once you’ve added the toppings, reduce the heat, and cover your skillet. Give the cheese time to melt before enjoying your mini pizza!

For dinner, try a stir fry! These are many different stir fry combinations, but this easy teriyaki vegetable stir fry is a favorite. For this recipe, you’re going to need some precooked rice, lots of veggies, and teriyaki sauce. All you’ll need to do saute your vegetables, add your teriyaki sauce, and serve over rice. Nice and simple!

For dessert, make some indoor s’mores! This tasty dessert doesn’t require a campfire. Simply preheat your oven to 450 degrees. While it preheats, fill the bottom of your skillet with a layer of chocolate chips. Top your layer of chocolate chips with a layer of mini marshmallows. Put your skillet into the oven until your marshmallows are golden brown, and then scoop the mixture up with graham crackers.

For a snack, try making some granola! For this recipe, you’ll need to heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 4 tablespoons of maple syrup together. Once it is bubbling, add in oats, your nut of choice, coconut flakes, and flaxseed. You can also add cinnamon to taste. Continuously stir the mixture until it turns golden brown, then remove from heat. Stir in any dried fruit, then allow the mixture to cool. Once it is cool, you’ll need to break it into clumps. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Cleaning your skillet

After you finish using your skillet, give it time to cool and then handwash it in warm, soapy water. Use a soft rag to scrub the skillet.

Since ceramic skillets are fragile, it is recommended that you don’t scrub them with scouring sponges. You’ll also want to avoid using metal silverware to scrape off food. This can leave scratches on your dish.

And while some ceramic skillets are marked dishwasher safe, it is still advised that you avoid putting them in the dishwasher. There is a chance that they’ll bump up against another dish and crack.

Final thoughts

If you opt for a ceramic skillet, you may need to take a few extra precautions to make sure the dish doesn’t break. But even with these precautions, cooking up something delicious in a skillet is easy! From savory to sweet, you can find a number of easy meals, desserts, and snacks that can be made in less than half an hour.