Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes

Several times a week, I use my cast iron skillets.  I have a variety of sizes and love to use them.  They are so versatile.  Use on the stove or pop into the oven.  They are just great.  

 This is a  recipe that you can change  up in so many different ways.   Just change the ingredients and add  your favorite vegetables.  For instance, just leave out the ham or Canadian bacon.   I have even taken bacon and topped the potatoes with it while they were cooking.  I know you will enjoy using this recipe and making it your own.



 Ingredients:

1/4 cup bell pepper (red, orange or green or a mixture)  (chopped)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup cooked ham or Canadian bacon (optional)
1/4 cup mushrooms (optional)
3 to 4 tbls. coconut oil

salt and pepper

4 or 5 potatoes thinly sliced with skins (or amount needed to fill skillet.)
salt and pepper

garlic to season

Italian seasoning - Sprinkle to your liking

1/2 to 1 cup of grated cheese

Steps:

Saute in a black cast iron skillet the veges and ham (if using)  in coconut oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Remove vegetable mixture and set aside to use later.


Slice potatoes thinly and arrange loosely in a circle around skillet
Season with salt and pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning.
Cover pan and cook potatoes on 375 degrees for about 1 hour.

Remove from oven.
Add veges on top
Add cheese -  mozzarella or parmesan are great.

Put back in oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts. 

Yum
Skillet potatoes

Black Skillet Frittata

I love this recipe because it is so easy and fun to make.  It is all made in one small black skillet and a bowl.  This means easy clean up.  Also, I enjoy varying the ingredients to make it taste different.  The recipe here can be varied by changing the vege's, adding or changing the meats, or simply changing the cheese in the recipe.  I think it is very healthy and adds quite a bit of protein to your diet.   It is also gluten free.   Try it, I think you will enjoy.

Preheat over to 375 degrees:

Ingredients:

Fluff  in a bowl and set aside:
5 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweet almond coconut milk
salt and pepper
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

In small black skillet:

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil  to saute your ingredients:  (Feel free to vary or change up)

1/4 cup bell pepper
1/8 cup onion
1/4 broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped canadian bacon (or ham, etc.)
1 Tbls chopped tomatoes or salsa

Saute ingredients until soft.  Pour fluffed egg mixture on top of vegetables.  Let sit on hot eye that has been turned off  about 1 minute.  Place in the oven and cook 10 to 15 minutes.  Serve hot.

These amounts and ingredients can change.  My Mom is now on a soft foods diet and she likes it.  I serve this for breakfast, brunch or lunch.  Really anytime I need a quick meal.