It’s made with dried beef in a creamy white gravy and served over biscuits or toast. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated – just good, honest comfort food that comes together in about 15 minutes.

If you’ve never made it before, don’t overthink it. And if you grew up eating it you already know…this one sticks with you.

What Is Creamed Chipped Beef?

Creamed chipped beef is a classic comfort food from my childhood. Made with thin slices of dried beef cooked into a creamy white gravy. It’s most often served over toast, but I grew up eating if over biscuits. This is a meal that has been tested and approved generation after generation.

Some people call it SOS (you can fill in what that stands for depending on how you were raised), but no matter what you call it, it’s a simple, budget-friendly meal that’s stood the test of time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is one of those recipes that isn’t hard to make; it doesn’t try too hard because it doesn’t need to. It’s easy, delicious, and filling with minimal effort and time.

It uses pantry staples, comes together quickly, and fills a table without much effort. It’s the kind of meal you make when you need something warm and reliable, not when you’re trying to impress anybody.

And honestly, those are usually the best ones.

Buddig vs. Jarred Dried Beef

There are two common types of dried beef you can use for creamed chipped beef gravy, and they aren’t exactly the same. Either way the gravy will be delicious just a little different up front to prep for the gravy.

Buddig Original Deli Thin Beef is what I use most often. It’s easy to fine, comes in small packages, and has a milder flavor. It also doens’t require any prep – just slice it up and go. It is normally found in the refrigerator section with other pre-packaged lunch meat

Jarred dried beef is a little more old-school. It’s usually saltier and packed in a brine, so it should be drained well. If you prefer a less salty gravy, you can give it a quick rinse under cold water and pat it dry before using. This is a shelf-stable item typically found in the canned meat aisle near tuna and canned chicken.

If you’ve never made this recipe, you might recognize this ingredient because it is used in classic cheese ball recipes– so if you’ve ever had one of those at a holiday or family gathering, it’s the same thing!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make this delicious comfort food gravy.

• Dried beef (Buddig or jarred)
• Butter
• All-purpose flour
• Milk
• Black pepper

That’s it. No extras, no unnecessary steps.

How To Make Creamed Chipped Beef Gravy

Start by heating askillet over medium heat and adding your chopped dried beef. Let it warn through and lightly brown for a minute or two.
Add the butter and let it melt, then sprinkle in the flour. Stir until it forms a paste that coats the beef-this is your roux and what thickens the gravy.

Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly to keep everything smooth. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer and continue stirring as it thickens.

Once the gravy is thick and creamy, it will coat the back of a spoon! Stir in black pepper and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Serve hot over biscuits or toast!

Farmhouse Lard Buttermilk Biscuits

“If loving these biscuits is wrong, I don’t plan on being right.”

Tips for the Best Gravy

Don’t rush the roux-letting the butter and flour cook briefly helps avoid that raw flour taste.

Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

And don’t skip the black pepper. It adds flavor and helps balance the saltiness of the dried beef.

What to Serve with Creamed Chipped Beef

This is most commonly served over toast or biscuits. If you want to round it out a little more, you can add eggs as a side, cooked anyway you like. Fruit would be a delicious light side to this meal.

A Few Things People Always Ask About Creamed Chipped Beef

If you’ve never made creamed chipped beef gravy before – or it’s bee a while – these are the little things that make it turn out right every time.

Is creamed chipped beef salty?
It can be, especially if using jarred dried beef. Rinsing the beef can help reduce the saltiness.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, but it’s best fresh. The gravy will thicken as it sits. To thin it back out, simply add some milk, a little at a time, and warm it slowly, stirring until smooth.
Can I freeze it?
Cream-based gravies don’t always reheat well after freezing, so it’s not recommended.
How do I store and reheat leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a little milk to loosen the gravy as needed.

This is one of those meals that isn’t trying to be trendy, and that’s why it sticks around and to your ribs.

It’s quick, it’s filling, and it’s been showing up on tables for generations!

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Creamed Chipped Beef Gravy (SOS Recipe)

Creamed chipped beef gravy (SOS) is a quick, old-fashied comfort food made with dried beef in a creamy white gravy served over biscuits or toast.

Keyword chipped beef on toast, creamed chip beef gravy, dried beef gravy, old fashioned gravy, SOS recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 203kcal

Author Jent

Ingredients

• 2 packages Buddig Original Deli Thin Beef (2 oz each) or substitute 2 jars dried beef (2.5 oz each) drained and rinsed, patted dry
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 4 Tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½-1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare The Beef

• If using Buddig Original Deli Thin Beef, remove it from the packaging and stack the slices. Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut the beef into small squares, approximately ½ inch in size.

Brown The Beef

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cut beef to the skillet and fry, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes until the beef is warmed and slightly browned.

  If the beef is very lean, you may need to add a teaspoon of butter or oil to prevent sticking.

Make The Roux

• Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, sprinkle the flour over the beef.

  Stir until the flour and butter combine into a paste that coats the beef.

Add The Milk

• Slowly pour in the milk, about ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

  Continue stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet until smooth.

Thicken The Gravy

• Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.

  Cook until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Season and Serve

• Stir in black pepper and adjust seasoning if needed.

  Serve hot over biscuits or toast.

Notes

• If using jarred dried bee, you can rinse it briefly to reduce saltiness.
• Add additional milk if the gravy becomes too thick.
• This recipe is best served fresh, but can be reheated with a splash of milk.
• Nutrition values are for the gravy only – does not include the toast or biscuits.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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These viral TikTok cinnamon rolls are baked in a cast-iron skillet with heavy cream, brown sugar, and chopped pecans for soft, gooey bakery-style cinnamon rolls. Made with Pillsbury Grands and ready in about 30 minutes, this easy shortcut recipe turns a simple can of cinnamon rolls into a rich, comforting breakfast.

Every once in a while, a recipe makes the rounds on the internet, and you wonder if it’s actually worth the fuss. When I first saw people pouring heavy cream over canned cinnamon rolls, I figured it was just another one of those TikTok trends that looks dramatic but doesn’t really change anything.

But after trying it once, I understood why people keep making it.

The cream melts into the rolls while they bake, keeping them soft and rich, almost like something between a cinnamon roll and a sticky bun. Add brown sugar and pecans and suddenly that simple tube of cinnamon rolls tastes like something homemade.

It’s the kind of recipe that feels a little fancy, but takes alnost no effort at all.

And around here, that’s the kind of recipe that sticks.

Why These TikTok Cinnamon Rolls Work

The magic in this viral recipe is the heavy cream.

When the cinnamon rolls bake, the cream heats up and creates steam inside the pan. That steam soaks into the dough and keeps the rolls soft while they rise. They bak up tender, fluffy and bread like.

The brown sugar melts down into the cream and forma rich slightly caramlelized layer all over the rolls and in the bottom of the skillet.

All while the pecans toast lightly while everything bakes, adding that nutty slightly crunchy top to balance out the sweetness.

The result is store bought easy cinnamon rolls that are:

• soft and fluffy in the center
• gooey on the bottom
• lightly crisp and caramel around the edges
• rich without the complication

Ingredients for TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

While the result is the best thing about the recipe, the second best is how simple it is.

You only need a handful of ingredients to make these TikTok Cinnamon Rolls.

Ingredients

• 1 can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (5 count)
• 5 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4-1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Supplies

• 12 inch cast iron skillet
• parchment paper
• measuring cups (unless you measure with your heart like I do)

The cinnmamon rolls already come with icing, so you don’t need to make a glaze unless you want to. But if you want my take, I have a huge sweet tooth and don’t use the icing-these are that good!

How to Make TikTok Cinnamon Rolls in a Cast Iron Skillet

This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare before going into the oven.

Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Line a 12 inch cast iron skillet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier after the brown sugar caramelizes.

Step 2: Arrange the cinnamon rolls
Open the can of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls and place them evenly in the skillet.
The 12 inch skillet gives the rolls room to expand while baking. I have doubled this recipe in the same size skillet and it works fine the rolls will just not expand as much.

Step 3: Add the brown sugar
Place 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar on top of each cinnamon roll.
As the rolls bake, the brown sugar melts and blends with the cream to create a caramel-like sauce.

Step 4: Pour the heavy cream
Slowly pour heavy cream lightly over each roll.
Then pour just enough cream into the skillet around each toll to cover the bootom of the pan.
Usually, this comes out to somewhere between 3/4 and 1 cup total.
You don’t want to completely drown the rolls – just enough cream to create moisture while baking and create the caramel glaze.

Step 5: Sprinkle the pecans
Scatter chopped pecans over the top of the rolls.
As they bake, the pecans will toast lightly.

Step 6: Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown, cooked through, and ooey-gooey delicious!

Farmwife Take: Why Cast Iron Makes These Delicious

While you can absolutely bake these in a casserole dish, cast iron really works for this recipe.

Cast iron holds heat evenly and keeps the temperature steady, which helps the cinnamon rolls bake more consistently. It also encourages a slight caramelization where the brown sugar and cream collect at the bottom of the pan.

That little bit of sticky sweetness on the bottom of the rolls is one of the best parts.

If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, please still make these; they are worth it.

Variations for TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

Once you’ve made this recipe, you’ll make it again, and it’s so easy to change it up.

Here are a few variations that work well.

Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over the rolls befroe baking for a deeper flavor.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Add a few spoonfulls of apple pie filling between the rolls before pouring in the cream.

Caramel Pecan Rolls
Drizzle caramel sauce over the brown sugar befroe baking for a true sticky bun style twist.

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the rolls before baking.

The base recipe stays the same – you’re simply adding extra flavor on top.

Tips for the Best TikTok Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is super simple, just keep in mind these small tips and this will become a family favorite that you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen making.

Use heavy cream, NOT milk
Heavy cream gives the rolls their rich texture because it still contains the full fat that milk does not. Therefore, milk will not produce the same soft result.

Don’t add too much cream
More is not better here. You only need enough to lightly coat the rolls and cover the bottom of the pan. Your cinnamon rolls do not need to go for a swim.

Bake until the centers are done
Because of the heavy cream and brown sugar, the rolls will look “done” before the centers are fully cooked.

Let them cool before icing
Giving the rolls a few minutes to cool allows the icing to melt evenly instead of just disappearing completely when put on the rolls.

Why This Viral Connamon Roll Recipe Became So Popular

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that catch on.

These TikTok cinnamon rolls with heavy cream are popular because they check all the boxes:

• quick to prepare
• inexpensive ingredients
• rich, comforting flavor
• easy enough for anyone to make

They’re perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunch, or mid-week when you want something warm and sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.

And while TikTok might get the credit for spreading the idea, the truth is recipes like this feel right at home in a kitchen with cooks who love to cook from scratch as much as someone just learning.

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Viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream and Pecans

These viral TikTok cinnamon rolls are baked in a cast iron skillet with heavy cream, brown sugar, and pecans for soft, gooey cinnamon rolls. Made with Pillsbury Grands, this shortcut cinnamon roll recipe is perfect for weekend breakfast or holiday brunch.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword cast iron cinnamon rolls, heavy cream cinnamon rolls, Pillsbury cinnamon rolls recipe, TikTok cinnamon rolls

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 5 people

Calories 218kcal

Ingredients

• 1 can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls 5 count
• 5 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4-1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a 12-inch cast-iron skillet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the 5 cinnamon rolls evenly in the skillet.
• Sprinkle about 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar over each cinnamon roll.
• Pour heavy cream lightly over each roll, then add enough cream to cover the bottom of the skillet.
• Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the rolls.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
• Once removed from the oven allow to cool a few minutes, then drizzle or spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Notes

• This recipe uses one can of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls, which makes 5 cinnamon rolls total.
• For a larger batch, you can double the recipe and use 2 cans of cinnamon rolls.
• These viral TikTok cinnamon rolls use heavy cream to create soft, gooey cinnamon rolls while baking in a cast iron skillet.
• If you do not have a cast iron skillet, you can bake them in a small baking dish.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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With just self-rising flour and buttermilk, you can whip up a batch of these biscuits in no time. Whether your’re pairing them with gravy, spreading on some jam, or enjoying them plain, these biscuits will quickly become your to-to recipe.

Homemade 2 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

When your recipe has only 2 ingredients quality and type are key and can make a big difference.

Self-Rising Flour

Self-rising flour is a pre-mixed blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. It’s designed to save you time and ensure your baked goods rise properly. While it’s perfect for biscuits, pancakes, and quick breads, it’s important to note the differences between types of flour:

• All-Purpose Flour: Lacks the baking powder and salt found in self-rising flour. If you only have all-purpose, you can make your own self-rising version by adding 1¹/₂ teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt per cup of flour.
• Cake Flour: Has a lower protein content, making it softer and less ideal for biscuits, which need a bit of structure.
• Bread Flour: Higher protein content makes this flour best suited for yeast breads and not for tender biscuits.

Buttermilk

Buttermilk is the not-so-secret ingredient that takes these biscuits to the next level. It’s tangy flavor and acidic properties make it an ideal choice for baking.

• Tender Texture: The acidity in buttermilk reacts with the baking powder in self-rising flour, creating carbon dioxide bubbles that help the biscuits rise and stay fluffy.
• Flavor Boost: Buttermilk adds a subtle tang that enhances the flavor of the biscuits, giving them a richer taste compared to regular milk.
• Moisutre: The slightly thicker consistency of buttermilk helps bind the dough together while keeping it moist.

If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make a stustiture by mixing 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. While this substitute doesn’t replicate the thickness of traditional buttermilk, it can be used in this recipe. However, keep in mind that the biscuits might not be as tender or flavorful as they would be with real buttermilk.

Let’s Make Biscuits

Prepare Your Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups of self-rising flour. The bowl should be big enough to allow room for hand mixing.
2. Create a well in the center of the flour and pour in 1¹/₂ cups of buttermilk.
3. Start mixing with a spoon or your hands. Combine the ingredients until the dough becomes shaggy and slightly sticky.

Knead and Shape

1. Lightly flour your work surface and transfer the dough from the bowl.
2. Knead the dough gently for a minute or two. You want it to be smoother and less sticky bit still soft. Overworking the dough can make the biscuits tough.
3. Flatten the dough to a thickness of 1 to 1¹/₄ inches using your hands or a rolling pin.
4. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. A biscuit cutter will give you uniform shapes, but a glass works perfectly in a pinch. Gather and re-roll the scrps until all the dough is used.

Bake the Biscuits

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
   For Cast Iron Skillet Biscuits:
   – Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet and heat it in the oven for about 5 minutes until the butter is melted and the skillet is hot.
   -Carefully arrange the biscuits in the skillet and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
   For Cookie Sheet Biscuits:
   -Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
   -Place the biscuits on the sheet, leaving a bit of space between them, and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden.

Enjoy

Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam. They’re also perfect for soups, stews, or a hearty breakfast plate.

Tips and FAQ’s

Making biscuits is as much an art as it is a science. here are some helpful tips and answers to common questions to ensure your biscuits turn out perfectly every time.

Tips for Success

1. Keep Your Ingredients Cold: Cold buttermilk and flour help create a flakier texture. you can even chill your mixing bowl for extra insurance.
2. Don’t Overwork the Dough: Over-kneading can activate the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough biscuits. Aim for just enough mixing to bring the dough together.
3. Use a Hot Oven: The high temperature helps the biscuits rise quickly, giving them their signature flaky layers.
4. Don’t Twist the Cutter: When cutting out biscuits, press straight down and lift up. Twisting can seal the edges, preventing the biscuits from rising properly.
5. Brush with Butter: For an extra golden and flavorful top, brush the biscuits with melted butter before baking.

Common Questions

Q: Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
A: You can, but the biscuits won’t have the same tangy flavor or tender texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using. This works in a pinch but will change the profile of the biscuits slightly.

Q: Can I make these biscuits ahead of time?
A: Yes! you can cut out the biscuits, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze them. Once frozen, transfer them to a resealable bag. When ready to bake, place the frozen biscuits on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.

Q: Can I add extra ingredients like cheese or herbs?
A: For sure! Stir in shredded cheese, chopped herbs or cooked bacon into the dough before shaping for a fun twist.

Q: Why did my biscuits turn out flat?
A: This could be due to several reasons: using old self-rising flour with inactive leavening, not preheating the oven fully, or overworking the dough. Fresh ingredients and gentle handling are key.

Q: How do I store leftover biscuits?
A: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature fro up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the biscuits and reheat in the oven when needed.

Other Biscuit and Bread Recipes:

Cream Cheese Buttermilk Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits

These easy homemade biscuits with just a touch of sweet are a great treat to eat and give to friends!

Check out this recipe

Farmhouse Lard Buttermilk Biscuits

A tender easy homemade biscuit made with lard just like Grandma used to make.

Check out this recipe

Simplicity often leads to the best results. With just self-rising flour and buttermilk, you can create tender, flaky biscuits that taste like they’ve been made from scratch by a seasoned baker.

This is the perfect biscuit recipe for my Sausage Gravy or my Creamed Chip Beef Gravy!

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Homemade 2 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

These biscuits are perfect for any meal, from breakfast to dinner, and are made with just two ingredients you probalby already have in your kitchen10-

Servings 10 biscuits

Calories 158kcal

Ingredients

• 3 cups self rising flour
• 1½ cups buttermilk

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

• Start by adding the self-rising four to a large mixing bowl. Make sure the bowl is big enough to allow room for mixing by hand.
• Create a well in the center of the flour and pour in the buttermilk.
• Begin mixing with a spoon or go straight in with your hands. Combine until the dough becomes shaggy and slightly sticky.

Knead the Dough:

• Lightly flour your work surface and transfer the dough from the bowl.
• Knead the dough gently, folding and pressing until it becomes smoother and less sticky.

Shape the Biscuits:

• Flatten the dough to a thickness of 1 to 1¼ inches using your hands or a rolling pin.
• Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut until all the dough is used.

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 425°

Baking Options:

Cast Iron Skillet Method

• Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet and put the skillet in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes to melt the butter and heat the skillet.
• Carefully arrange the biscuits in the hot skillet and bake for 14-16 mintues, or until golden brown.

Cookie Sheet Method

• Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
• Place the biscuits on the prepared sheet, leaving a bit of space between them, and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Serve:

• Enjoy the biscuits warm, straight out of the oven. Serve them with butter, honey, or your favorite jam or jelly.

Nutrition

Serving: 2biscuits | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Tender fluffy inside with a salty crispy bacon-flavored skin!

I love my cast iron skillets. There is a category on this blog just for recipes using them! I won’t lie though it took me years to appreciate and care for them properly I’m so glad I finally came around.

Cast Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

Grab that skillet, a pound of bacon, and some big baking potatoes. My recipe is so simple and will result in a restaurant-style baked potato. Tender creamy inside with a crispy salty bacon skin.

Gather All The Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 4 large baking potatoes

Topping Ideas

• Butter – always butter
• Salt and Pepper
• Sour Cream
• Green Onions, Scallions
• Shredded Cheese – maybe even several different kinds
• Bacon Crumbles

Let’s Make Cast Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°
2. Wash and dry each potato then pierce, using a knife or a fork, each potato multiple times all around the potato, and set aside while you fry the bacon.
3. On the stove-top heat up your cast iron skillet.
4. While the skillet is heating, cut your bacon into pieces 1-2 inches long.
5. Carefully add the cut-up bacon to your hot skillet and fry until the bacon in done to your likeness, then remove the bacon crumbles from the pan while leaving the bacon grease in your cast iron skillet
6. Using a pair of tongs carefully coat each potato in the bacon grease, ensuring the whole potato is completely covered.
7. Space the potatoes out in the cast iron skillet so that they are not touching and place the skillet with the potatoes into your preheated oven. Allow potatoes to bake for 60-90 minutes until a knife is inserted into the center
8. With a sharp knife make a long slit along the top of the potato then using a clean dish towel squeeze it open and top it with all the things you love on your baked potato.

Tips, Tricks, Comments, and Questions

A starchy potato is ideal for baking, such as a Russet. They have thick skin and can be large in size. The skin will bake up nice and crispy while the interior becomes light and fluffy. A perfect holder for all the toppings.

Make these a meal by topping them with your favorite protein! This is a great recipe for leftover meat. Simply warm the meat up and add a helping to the top of your potato once it’s baked before you add your garnishes!

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Cast Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

Tender fluffy inside with a crisp salty bacon skin.

Servings 4

Calories 764kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 4 large baking potatoes

Basic Toppings

• butter – always butter
• shredded cheese
• bacon crumbles
• sour cream
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 375°
• Wash and dry each potato then pierce, using a knife or a fork, each potato multiple times all around the potato, set aside while you fry the bacon.
• On the stove-top heat up your cast iron skillet.
• While skillet is heating cut up your bacon into pieces 1-2 inches long.
• Carefully add the cut up bacon to your hot skillet and fry until the bacon in done to your likeness, then remove the bacon crumbles from the pan while leaving the bacon grease in your cast iron skillet
• Using a pair of tongs carefully coat each potato in the bacon grease, making sure the whole potato is completely covered.
• Space the potatoes out in the cast iron skillet so that they are not touching and place the skillet with the potatoes into your pre-heated oven. Allow potatoes to bake for 60-90 minutes, until a knife inserted into center
• With a sharp knife make a long slit along the top of the potato then using a clean dish towel squeeze it open and top with all the things you love on your baked potato.

Notes

• Exact baking times will vary depending on the size of the potatoes that you use.
• Read the entire article for more tips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 1763mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg

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This recipe is the base of my Tamale Pie, but it is so easy and delicious I use it alone with soups, stews, and chili.

Easy Green Chili Cornbread

I love to make these in my individual 5.3 inch cast iron pans. Everyone gets a little bit of crispy goodness and warm soft center but it’s just as delicious made in a 9×13 baking dish.

Recipe Tips:

• I love cornbread made in cast iron but this is just as delicious baked in a 9×13 baking dish.
• If using individual cast-iron skillets only fill to about halfway as the batter rises while baking.
• I sprinkle some shredded cheese on the cornbread the last 5 minutes of baking and then when I take them out of the oven I sprinkle with some sliced green onions, cilantro or parsley. Optional of course.

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Easy Green Chili Cornbread

A simple homemade hearty cornbread that is perfect for all those soups and chili's on cold days.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2/3 cup flour
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 4.5 ounce can green chili's
• 1 15 ounce can creamed corn

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 400° and if using a large cast-iron skillet or individual cast iron skillets place them in the oven while it is pre-heating. You can also use a 9x13 baking dish but do not place it in the oven while it is pre-heating.
• Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl - cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt
• Add the oil, milk and egg to dry ingredients and stir to combine
• Add the creamed corn and green chili's - stir to combine
• Carefully remove the hot cast iron from the oven and add a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the cast iron and give a swirl to coat
• Carefully pour the cornbread batter into the hot pan and place back in the oven for 20-25 minutes until done, a toothpick inserted in the center come out clean.

  Approximately the same cooking time for a greased 9x13 pan.

  If using individual cast iron pans only fill batter up halfway as the cornbread will rise as it bakes, also can put the individual pans on a cookie sheet to catch any overflow mess. Also may not take as long to bake depending on the size of the pans so keep an eye on them. Again a toothpick inserted in the middle that comes out clean means it is done.

Notes

Optional -

Shredded cheese, cilantro, parsley to top after you bake.

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This is a meal straight out of my childhood. I grew up believing my Mom made the best home breaded tenderloin in the world.

I literally had no idea how easy they were to make.

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

The key to these is a quick skillet fry in vegetable oil and butter for crispiness and color then into the oven to finish cooking.

Recipe Notes:

• Be flexible – the exact amount of ingredients will depend on how big your pork tenderloins are. Sometimes I have to crunch up a few more crackers if they are large pieces.
• If you can’t find tenderized pork cuts don’t panic, you can totally use pork chops and a meat tenderizer to make these sandwiches.
• This is a fairly thin cut and you can skip the oven part if you’d like to cook the meat through in the frying pan. Personally, I just like the lighter color on the breading and less time in the oil.
• I don’t add any seasoning to my breading but you can. The salty crackers highlight the pork flavor without additional seasonings.

Perfect served with potato chips and baked beans!

More Family Recipes:

• Mom’s Sloppy Joes
• Mom’s Meatloaf
• Grandma’s Homemade Noodles

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Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

An easy crispy breading on a tenderized pork cut makes a great traditional Hoosier sandwich.

Ingredients

• 4 large tenderized pork cutlets
• 1-2 sleeves saltine crackers
• 4 eggs
• 2 Tablespoon milk
• vegetable oil
• 2-3° Tablespoons butter

Instructions

• If your pork cutlets have not already been tenderized by the butcher you can tenderize them with your hand meat tenderizer until they are thin and about twice the original size
• Place your saltine crackers in a plastic bag and crush into course crumbs and place in a shallow bowl large enough to dredge the pork in to coat.
• Whisk your eggs and milk together and place in shallow bowl large enough to be able the pork in.
• Pour enough vegetable oil in your skillet to about a quarter of an inch deep and place on medium-high heat while you prep you meat
• Each pork tenderloin will bet a double dip - dip into the milk and egg mixture, then into the crackers on both sides - then back into the milk and egg mixture and one more dip on both sides into the crackers - be careful, your coating is fragile and you want every last bit of it on that meat to stay and be crispy for your sandwich
• Once your oil is hot add the butter to the skillet as well and carefully place your breaded tenderloins in your skillet - fry on each side for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden brown then transfer to a cookie sheet with an oven poof rack on it
• Place cookie sheet into a 350° pre-heated oven for 5-8 minutes depending on how thick your pork cut is. This crisps up the breading, finishes cooking the pork and can also serve to keep the sandwiches warm till time to serve°

Notes

You can skip the oven if you'd just like to fry them in the pan a little longer on each side, just make sure if you do this that the meat is fully done - 145 degrees.

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When you see the recipe and realize how easy these are you will want them all the time. And the great part is, you can!

Easy enough for a weekday breakfast, decadent enough for an amazing addition to your weekend breakfast or brunch! If I have some on hand I love to use my Apple Pie Filling and Topping but I am no stranger to canned apple pie filling!

Easy Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

This tastes just as amazing in a baking dish but I love to make this in my cast iron skillet!

Start by placing a sheet of parchment paper in your skillet. Easy clean-up plus it just makes it look so rustic and homemade. Perfect for serving as well!

Lay your cinnamon rolls about in a circle not touching as they will expand and rise while baking.

Next, go crazy topping them with the apple pie filling. I put a happy spoonful on each cinnamon roll and place the extra directly in the center. As the cinnamon rolls bake and the pie filling gets warm it works its way into all the nooks and crannies.

Then bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until cinnamon rolls are done in the center.

Once out of the oven drizzle with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.

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Easy Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 5 count package Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls with icing
• 2-3 cups apple pie filling

Instructions

• Place the cinnamon rolls in your baking pan, top with apple pie filling
• Bake in a pre-heated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes
• Once baked and out of the oven drizzle the icing over them and serve.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

I love to bake mine in my 10 inch cast iron skillet, it makes this easy dish look rustic, homemade and fancy. Place a piece of parchment paper in your skillet and follow the recipe.

You can pop the icing in the microwave (minus the metal lid) for a few seconds to make it easier to drizzle if you need to.

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This one earned a spot in my Go-To No Meal Plan Rotation, yes there is such a thing!

It’s super easy to make and eat right away or prep ahead. If I’m not sure exactly what time everyone will be in to eat I make this when I have time late afternoon. Then I can pop it in the oven for 15 or so minutes while everyone is getting home, setting the table, and talking about their day!

I throw some frozen breadsticks in the oven with it to complete the meal!

Easy Ravioli Casserole

Serve this alone, with breadsticks or cheesy bread or with a salad. Still a great meal in under 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

• This can be made with any refrigerator or frozen ravioli. And any flavor you like.
• Use ground beef or sausage or pork -any will work and taste great.
• I like to save on dishes and bake this right in the skillet I fry the meat in, but it works just as well in a casserole dish.

More Easy Meals In Under 30 Minutes:

• One Skillet Chicken Ro-Tel and Rice
• Instant Pot Beef Ziti
• Sausage Tortellini Spinach Soup

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Easy Ravioli Casserole

My Easy Ravioli Casserole is a crowd and head chef pleaser! Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, but also easy to prep ahead and pop in the oven for a bit before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 18-25 ounce bag your favorite ravioli-refrigerator or freezer
• 1 pound ground beef or ground sausage
• 1 24 ounce jar your favorite spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• additional mozzarella and parm for sprinkling on top if you like

Instructions

• Prepare ravioli according to package directions
• In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or an oven-proof deep-sided skillet brown your hamburger or sausage until done and drain any excess grease
• Add the whole jar of spaghetti sauce to the skillet and stir into the cooked meat
• Once the ravioli is done, drain and add to the skillet and stir carefully to coat the pasta in the meat and sauce
• Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and put in a pre-heated 350° oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted
• If you prep the casserole ahead of time you will want to leave it in the oven longer so that casserole will warm all the way through – approximately 30-35 minutes in a pre-heated 350° oven – check the center before serving.
• Serve with additional shredded mozzarella and/or parmesan cheese if you like

Notes

This is one of my favorite meals to prep just ahead of time – if I’m not sure exactly when everyone will be in to eat. I can get the casserole ready and just pop it in the oven when everyone starts getting home.

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My friend Sarah over at Farmwife Crafts has a great homemade taco seasoning recipe which is what I use. But I won’t lie and act like I’m constantly prepared because I’m not. I always, always keep taco seasoning packets on hand! 

Easy Loaded Skillet Taco Meat

This is one of my favorite Taco Tuesday go-to’s. One skillet for the meat, veggie and beans

Gather The Ingredients

How To Make Easy Loaded Skillet Taco Meat

I love this recipe because it can be a meal, as simple or as extravagant as you want to make it. I’ve been known to put this on the table with a jar of salsa and a bag of shredded cheese. But I can dress this meal up as well. Adding some shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, guacamole, and some Mexican rice still makes this an easy meal but with all the trimmings!

This makes a big batch but doubling it gets you a great freezer meal as well and takes no more time! It’s easy to pull out of the freezer on a Tuesday morning for easy tacos or taco salad on Taco Tuesday!

Tips, Tricks, Questions, and Comments

Don’t have beef, this works great with ground chicken, ground pork or ground turkey.

What You Will Need:

• hamburger, 2 pound
• corn, 1 can
• black beans, 1 can
• taco seasoning and water

More Taco Tuesday Recipes:

• Mexican Beef Rice Soup
• Chicken Taco Bowls

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Easy Loaded Skillet Taco Meat

One skillet and less than 20 minutes will get your family a delicious hot meal on those busy nights.

Ingredients

• 2 pound hamburger
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 15.25 ounce can corn; drained
• 1 15.25 ounce can black beans; drained and rinsed

Instructions

• In a large skillet brown hamburger until fully cooked, drain excess fat
• Add taco seasoning, water, corn {drained} and the black beans {drained and rinsed}
• Stir to combine and heat through, then ready to eat

Notes

• can be kept warm in a crockpot
• can be served with taco fixings or on a salad

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Let’s count them down:

20. Easy Stovetop Beef and Noodles – not a surprise, this is a simple recipe using leftover beef roast or if you are a meal planner using my Instant Pot Freezer Meal Shredded Beef!

19. Thick Hearty Bar Chili  – We may not be able to go to bars as much but we sure can enjoy this amazing chili!

18. Blueberry Pretzel Salad– for those that love blueberries more than strawberries!

17. 2 Ingredient Beer Bread – You had my attention at 2 ingredients and one of those is beer!

16. White Chocolate Sauce – This is truly one of my favorite recipes, I love to keep this in the refrigerator during the winter for when I need a little sweet treat!

15. Million Dollar Pound Cake – this cake is a slice of heaven, you’ll have to make it and eat it to believe me!

14. Grandma’s Homemade Noodles – this recipe is a family favorite and on every holiday table.

13. One Skillet Chicken Ro-Tel and Rice – I found this recipe years ago and it’s been a go-to ever since, it is easy and everyone eats it.

12. Glazed Ham Loaf – This is the ham loaf recipe my Grandmother made for every Easter holiday when I was a kid and I’m so glad it made the countdown!

11. Homemade Sausage Gravy – One of the easiest recipes to make and definitely fills hungry bellies!

10. Apple Cider Cookies – These are always a hit!

9. Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Always a classic, don’t tell anyone but I could eat the whole cake!

8. Great Grandmother’s Lard Pie Crust – Homemade pie crust is so easy and is full of flakey flavor.

7. Gingerbread Baileys Holiday Cocktail – I love that one of my favorite holiday cocktails was a highlight of the year!

6. Beef Cubed Steak and Pan Gravy – A classic from my childhood, made just like my Mom makes.

5. Back Home Cornbread Salad – Layered salad full of flavor and color. This recipe is from the church cookbook so you know it’s good!

4. Easy Hamburger Stroganoff – This is a simple, delicious meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

3. Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes – Classic, simple and hold their own with gravy!

2. Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles – This recipe is amazing – kind of surprised it wasn’t Number 1 but Number 2 is pretty close!

1. Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles – People love Chicken and Noodles – traditional, crockpot and Instant Pot!

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