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Kent Rollins, the "Cast Iron Cowboy," is a big proponent of cast iron. However, he says you'll want to avoid cooking this type of food in your new cast iron.

In this recipe, I make bacon mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet for deep flavor and perfect texture. The bacon adds smokiness while the cast iron creates a rich, bubbling cheese crust. I walk ...

For a paltry sum, you can buy Lodge’s indestructible cast-iron skillet, which will turn out perfectly seared steaks, crispy potatoes and browned pancakes for decades.