60 Cast Iron Recipes for the Holidays Maybe it’s the cooler weather talking, but we think a piece of cast iron cookware does some of its best work between November and January. As peak celebration season approaches, get your menus and your tables ready with these Lodge holiday favorites. From baking to braising to sizzling and grilling, make a meal of the season with our top holiday-loving cast iron recipes. Braided Challah Loaves Prep time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Homemade challah is a flavor-rich bread to enjoy alongside a meal, with your afternoon tea, or on its own. View recipe Rosemary Red Onion Focaccia Prep time: 10.5 hours Cook time: 25 minutes or until golden brown The tasty blend of red onion and rosemary in this recipe pair nicely with an olive oil and parmesan dipping sauce. View recipe Braided Pretzel Wreath Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes This salty, cheesy, shareable pretzel is the perfect addition to any gathering. View recipe Boursin Garlic Swirls Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Light and fluffy bread dough gets a cheesy twist with these Boursin garlic bread swirls. View recipe Festive Good Luck Cornbread Skillet Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes This simple one-pan meal is the perfect dish to cook on New Year's Day - or any day after. View recipe Spicy Sausage and Cheddar Yeast Rolls Prep time: 1.5 hours Cook time: 20 minutes With his passion for bread, Bill Ryan, founder of the Louisiana Dutch Oven Society, is always looking for different ways to create a great tasting roll. View recipe Spoon Rolls Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes The mini cake pan is the perfect baking vessel for these homemade spoon rolls, a recipe passed down through generations of the Lodge family. View recipe Cathead Biscuits Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 18 minutes For the right crispy texture, do not substitute butter or margarine for the lard in these biscuits, and serve them with plenty of butter and homemade fruit preserves, molasses, or sorghum syrup. View recipe Baked Brie Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes This melt-in-your-mouth baked brie is the perfect appetizer for all you cheese lovers. View recipe Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Pancetta and Buttermilk Fried Onions Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Dress up that traditional green bean casserole this year with pancetta and homemade buttermilk fried onions. View recipe Spicy Bourbon Pecans Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Top your sweet potato casserole with this recipe for spicy bourbon pecans. View recipe Baked Pimento Cheese Dip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes This baked pimento cheese dip has an extra kick that comes from the spices added to the recipe, like Worcestershire and horseradish. View recipe Easy Baked Shrimp Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes This delicious and simple appetizer combines just a few ingredients and is a seafood lover’s dream. View recipe Glazed Ham Balls Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Generously coated in a sweet glaze, these savory bites make the perfect appetizer or hors d'oeuvre for your next gathering. View recipe Caramelized Onion Dip Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Mastering the art of sautéing onions will take you far. View recipe Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Sriracha Honey Drizzle Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Make this easy and delicious recipe in a flash for pizzaz without the fuss. View recipe Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Round out any holiday menu with this elevated alternative to the sometimes-overlooked, unadorned Brussels sprout. View recipe Sweet Potato Casserole With Spicy Bourbon Pecans Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes A classic side gets a spicy twist with a crunchy topping of bourbon pecans. View recipe Mushroom and White Wine Risotto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Ready to dress up your regular risotto recipe with mushrooms, white wine, and parmesan? View recipe Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes These easy and delicious brussels are perfect for every occasion, and the response is the same: delicious! View recipe Maple Bacon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour This side dish is beautiful and knockout delicious, making it perfect for the Thanksgiving table, but easy enough for everyday. View recipe Winter Squash and Apple Ratatouille Prep time: 15 Cook time: 45 This is an impressive dish to serve family style with a rotisserie chicken on a crisp fall evening. View recipe Twice Baked Potato Casserole Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1.5 hours Transform the classic twice baked potato recipe into a cheesy bacon-topped casserole. View recipe Rosemary-Thyme Dressing Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Most traditional Thanksgiving dressing recipes are heavily seasoned with sage... View recipe Roasted Corn Pudding Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes This roasted corn pudding combines a number of things John Currence, recipe creator and restaurateur, loves. View recipe Potato Latkes Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes What better way to enjoy potatoes than to fry them in a hot skillet and top them with your favorite condiments and herbs? View recipe Skillet Scalloped Potatoes Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 30-45 minutes This easy, crowd-pleasing dish makes a tasty holiday side and will fill your kitchen with the aroma of rosemary and garlic! View recipe Slow-Braised Collard Greens Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes This recipe from Scott Jones, former Executive Food Editor of Southern Living, is an update to his grandmother's recipe. View recipe Braised Kale with Bacon and Onions Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Greens slow-cooked with bacon are about as Southern as it gets, but when the greens are young and fresh, they don’t always need that traditional long, slow simmer to make them tender. View recipe Summer Squash Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Dress up this classic squash casserole with an herb and spice topping. View recipe Leg of Lamb with Herb Butter Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1.5 hours Lathered in butter and herbs, this leg of lamb is one to remember for any special occasion. View recipe Cast Iron Seared Standing Rib Roast Prep time: 8 hours Cook time: 2 hours and 35 minutes Impress your guests with a fall-off-the-bone roast and flavorful veggies when you make this dish the centerpiece of your holiday dinner party. View recipe Simple Roast Turkey in a Dutch Oven Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 2.5-3 hours Roasting an entire turkey on Thanksgiving can seem daunting, but with the right tools it's a job anyone can do. View recipe Chess Pie Prep time: 1.5 hours Cook time: 1 hour This recipe uses staple ingredients found in most pantries. The cornmeal is what distinguishes this pie from other custard pies. View recipe Classic Vanilla Cupcakes Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Whether you need a sweet pick-me-up or the perfect birthday treat, these simple vanilla cupcakes are just what you’re looking for. View recipe Jam Thumbprint Cookies Prep time: 90 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Thumbprint cookies are a classic treat for the holidays, tea time, or any time. View recipe Molasses Cookies Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes A cookie recipe that tastes like the holidays in every bite View recipe Cinnamon Twists Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes These cinnamon twists are a favorite breakfast treat. View recipe Salted Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Prep time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Decadent chocolate meets a slight saltiness in this classic cookie recipe. View recipe Holiday Almond Pound Cake Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 27 minutes Celebrate the holidays with a centerpiece that's as beautiful as it is delicious. View recipe Chocolate Babka Loaves Prep time: 2-3 hours Cook time: 45 minutes Have you ever had sweet babka? Be prepared to be amazed! View recipe Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 55 minutes This recipe uses our Basic Pie Dough recipe, then adds cheddar cheese for a subtle savory element. View recipe Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Whipped Cream Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Dress up pumpkin pie this holiday season with spiced whipped cream. View recipe Maple Custard Pie With Sugared Cranberries Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Maple syrup and tart cranberries meet in this silky custard for a yummy autumnal pie. View recipe Butterscotch Pie Prep time: 2.5 hours Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes This is a smooth, rich pie in an all-butter crust with a bit of tang in the Chantilly cream topping. View recipe Sweet Potato Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting Prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes This cake is lightly spiced, flecked with bourbon-soaked raisins for a bit of kick, and is moist and rich without being too sweet. View recipe Vanilla Wreath Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes This cake makes the perfect holiday centerpiece. View recipe Classic Cinnamon Rolls Prep time: 1.75 hours Cook time: 20 minutes Nothing says Saturday morning better than a gooey classic cinnamon roll. Made in our 9 x 13 Casserole, you'll have enough for seconds. View recipe Chocolate Cake With Ganache Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes A chocolate cake that ticks all the boxes: incredibly moist, light and fudgy, intensely chocolate-y, just the right amount of sweet. View recipe Apple Tarte Tatin Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 75 minutes The key to this French delicacy is cooking the apples low and slow... View recipe Spiced Carrot Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Lots of walnuts, lightly spiced with cinnamon and glazed with the dreamiest cream cheese frosting... View recipe Frosted Pound Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 50-55 minutes This classic frosted pound cake has just a hint of lemon to keep the flavor fresh and light. View recipe Candied Bacon Monkey Bread Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes This monkey bread is everything you want in a snack; it’s sweet and salty, smokey, a little bit spicy, and yes, bacon-y! View recipe Rum Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes The boozy flavor of this cake is perfectly offset by the crunch of the pecans. View recipe Red Velvet Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes We paired our favorite cream cheese icing with this classic red velvet cake for an irresistible combination. View recipe Buttermilk Beignets With Chocolate Ganache Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Do you ever fantasize about an early morning stroll down the Big Easy, followed by a necessary stop for a beloved beignet? We do too. View recipe Brown Sugar Butter Tarts Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes These traditional Canadian butter tarts have a brown sugar crust on top and a soft center that stays gooey even at room temperature. View recipe Gingerbread Pear Upside-down Skillet Cake Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes This festive dessert turns classic molasses gingerbread into a skillet upside-down cake with pears simmered in brown sugar and butter. View recipe Cranberry Apple Pie Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 45 minutes Adding cranberries to this apple pie transforms a classic fall dessert into a special Thanksgiving treat. View recipe Orange Pistachio Pound Cake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60-65 minutes A beautiful loaf cake makes the perfect gift or a great snack to keep on the counter. But this Orange Pistachio Pound Cake does the hard work of also being party-worthy. View recipe
60 Cast Iron Recipes for the Holidays Maybe it’s the cooler weather talking, but we think a piece of cast iron cookware does some of its best work between November and January. As peak celebration season approaches, get your menus and your tables ready with these Lodge holiday favorites. From baking to braising to sizzling and grilling, make a meal of the season with our top holiday-loving cast iron recipes. Braided Challah Loaves Prep time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Homemade challah is a flavor-rich bread to enjoy alongside a meal, with your afternoon tea, or on its own. View recipe Rosemary Red Onion Focaccia Prep time: 10.5 hours Cook time: 25 minutes or until golden brown The tasty blend of red onion and rosemary in this recipe pair nicely with an olive oil and parmesan dipping sauce. View recipe Braided Pretzel Wreath Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes This salty, cheesy, shareable pretzel is the perfect addition to any gathering. View recipe Boursin Garlic Swirls Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Light and fluffy bread dough gets a cheesy twist with these Boursin garlic bread swirls. View recipe Festive Good Luck Cornbread Skillet Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes This simple one-pan meal is the perfect dish to cook on New Year's Day - or any day after. View recipe Spicy Sausage and Cheddar Yeast Rolls Prep time: 1.5 hours Cook time: 20 minutes With his passion for bread, Bill Ryan, founder of the Louisiana Dutch Oven Society, is always looking for different ways to create a great tasting roll. View recipe Spoon Rolls Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes The mini cake pan is the perfect baking vessel for these homemade spoon rolls, a recipe passed down through generations of the Lodge family. View recipe Cathead Biscuits Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 18 minutes For the right crispy texture, do not substitute butter or margarine for the lard in these biscuits, and serve them with plenty of butter and homemade fruit preserves, molasses, or sorghum syrup. View recipe Baked Brie Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes This melt-in-your-mouth baked brie is the perfect appetizer for all you cheese lovers. View recipe Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Pancetta and Buttermilk Fried Onions Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Dress up that traditional green bean casserole this year with pancetta and homemade buttermilk fried onions. View recipe Spicy Bourbon Pecans Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Top your sweet potato casserole with this recipe for spicy bourbon pecans. View recipe Baked Pimento Cheese Dip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes This baked pimento cheese dip has an extra kick that comes from the spices added to the recipe, like Worcestershire and horseradish. View recipe Easy Baked Shrimp Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes This delicious and simple appetizer combines just a few ingredients and is a seafood lover’s dream. View recipe Glazed Ham Balls Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Generously coated in a sweet glaze, these savory bites make the perfect appetizer or hors d'oeuvre for your next gathering. View recipe Caramelized Onion Dip Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Mastering the art of sautéing onions will take you far. View recipe Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Sriracha Honey Drizzle Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Make this easy and delicious recipe in a flash for pizzaz without the fuss. View recipe Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Round out any holiday menu with this elevated alternative to the sometimes-overlooked, unadorned Brussels sprout. View recipe Sweet Potato Casserole With Spicy Bourbon Pecans Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes A classic side gets a spicy twist with a crunchy topping of bourbon pecans. View recipe Mushroom and White Wine Risotto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Ready to dress up your regular risotto recipe with mushrooms, white wine, and parmesan? View recipe Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes These easy and delicious brussels are perfect for every occasion, and the response is the same: delicious! View recipe Maple Bacon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour This side dish is beautiful and knockout delicious, making it perfect for the Thanksgiving table, but easy enough for everyday. View recipe Winter Squash and Apple Ratatouille Prep time: 15 Cook time: 45 This is an impressive dish to serve family style with a rotisserie chicken on a crisp fall evening. View recipe Twice Baked Potato Casserole Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1.5 hours Transform the classic twice baked potato recipe into a cheesy bacon-topped casserole. View recipe Rosemary-Thyme Dressing Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Most traditional Thanksgiving dressing recipes are heavily seasoned with sage... View recipe Roasted Corn Pudding Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes This roasted corn pudding combines a number of things John Currence, recipe creator and restaurateur, loves. View recipe Potato Latkes Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes What better way to enjoy potatoes than to fry them in a hot skillet and top them with your favorite condiments and herbs? View recipe Skillet Scalloped Potatoes Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 30-45 minutes This easy, crowd-pleasing dish makes a tasty holiday side and will fill your kitchen with the aroma of rosemary and garlic! View recipe Slow-Braised Collard Greens Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes This recipe from Scott Jones, former Executive Food Editor of Southern Living, is an update to his grandmother's recipe. View recipe Braised Kale with Bacon and Onions Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Greens slow-cooked with bacon are about as Southern as it gets, but when the greens are young and fresh, they don’t always need that traditional long, slow simmer to make them tender. View recipe Summer Squash Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Dress up this classic squash casserole with an herb and spice topping. View recipe Leg of Lamb with Herb Butter Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1.5 hours Lathered in butter and herbs, this leg of lamb is one to remember for any special occasion. View recipe Cast Iron Seared Standing Rib Roast Prep time: 8 hours Cook time: 2 hours and 35 minutes Impress your guests with a fall-off-the-bone roast and flavorful veggies when you make this dish the centerpiece of your holiday dinner party. View recipe Simple Roast Turkey in a Dutch Oven Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 2.5-3 hours Roasting an entire turkey on Thanksgiving can seem daunting, but with the right tools it's a job anyone can do. View recipe Chess Pie Prep time: 1.5 hours Cook time: 1 hour This recipe uses staple ingredients found in most pantries. The cornmeal is what distinguishes this pie from other custard pies. View recipe Classic Vanilla Cupcakes Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Whether you need a sweet pick-me-up or the perfect birthday treat, these simple vanilla cupcakes are just what you’re looking for. View recipe Jam Thumbprint Cookies Prep time: 90 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Thumbprint cookies are a classic treat for the holidays, tea time, or any time. View recipe Molasses Cookies Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes A cookie recipe that tastes like the holidays in every bite View recipe Cinnamon Twists Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes These cinnamon twists are a favorite breakfast treat. View recipe Salted Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Prep time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Decadent chocolate meets a slight saltiness in this classic cookie recipe. View recipe Holiday Almond Pound Cake Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 27 minutes Celebrate the holidays with a centerpiece that's as beautiful as it is delicious. View recipe Chocolate Babka Loaves Prep time: 2-3 hours Cook time: 45 minutes Have you ever had sweet babka? Be prepared to be amazed! View recipe Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 55 minutes This recipe uses our Basic Pie Dough recipe, then adds cheddar cheese for a subtle savory element. View recipe Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Whipped Cream Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Dress up pumpkin pie this holiday season with spiced whipped cream. View recipe Maple Custard Pie With Sugared Cranberries Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Maple syrup and tart cranberries meet in this silky custard for a yummy autumnal pie. View recipe Butterscotch Pie Prep time: 2.5 hours Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes This is a smooth, rich pie in an all-butter crust with a bit of tang in the Chantilly cream topping. View recipe Sweet Potato Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting Prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes This cake is lightly spiced, flecked with bourbon-soaked raisins for a bit of kick, and is moist and rich without being too sweet. View recipe Vanilla Wreath Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes This cake makes the perfect holiday centerpiece. View recipe Classic Cinnamon Rolls Prep time: 1.75 hours Cook time: 20 minutes Nothing says Saturday morning better than a gooey classic cinnamon roll. Made in our 9 x 13 Casserole, you'll have enough for seconds. View recipe Chocolate Cake With Ganache Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes A chocolate cake that ticks all the boxes: incredibly moist, light and fudgy, intensely chocolate-y, just the right amount of sweet. View recipe Apple Tarte Tatin Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 75 minutes The key to this French delicacy is cooking the apples low and slow... View recipe Spiced Carrot Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Lots of walnuts, lightly spiced with cinnamon and glazed with the dreamiest cream cheese frosting... View recipe Frosted Pound Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 50-55 minutes This classic frosted pound cake has just a hint of lemon to keep the flavor fresh and light. View recipe Candied Bacon Monkey Bread Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes This monkey bread is everything you want in a snack; it’s sweet and salty, smokey, a little bit spicy, and yes, bacon-y! View recipe Rum Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes The boozy flavor of this cake is perfectly offset by the crunch of the pecans. View recipe Red Velvet Cake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes We paired our favorite cream cheese icing with this classic red velvet cake for an irresistible combination. View recipe Buttermilk Beignets With Chocolate Ganache Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Do you ever fantasize about an early morning stroll down the Big Easy, followed by a necessary stop for a beloved beignet? We do too. View recipe Brown Sugar Butter Tarts Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes These traditional Canadian butter tarts have a brown sugar crust on top and a soft center that stays gooey even at room temperature. View recipe Gingerbread Pear Upside-down Skillet Cake Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes This festive dessert turns classic molasses gingerbread into a skillet upside-down cake with pears simmered in brown sugar and butter. View recipe Cranberry Apple Pie Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 45 minutes Adding cranberries to this apple pie transforms a classic fall dessert into a special Thanksgiving treat. View recipe Orange Pistachio Pound Cake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60-65 minutes A beautiful loaf cake makes the perfect gift or a great snack to keep on the counter. But this Orange Pistachio Pound Cake does the hard work of also being party-worthy. View recipe