Make ahead dishes in cast iron

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Could anybody advise if I can leave an assembled breakfast casserole in the fridge overnight in a cast iron skillet and bake it the next morning? Would the pan be damaged? Or the food be unsafe to eat? Thanks for your help.

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Best Answer

It wouldn't be unsafe to eat, but the overnight storage would be bad for the seasoning on the cast iron. Depending, it could even result in you needing to reseason the pan from scratch.

I suggest instead using a glass or ceramic baking dish.



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Can food sit in cast iron overnight?

As a general rule, you want to keep your cast-iron pan very dry to preserve its seasoning and prevent rust. The acids in food left in the pan will break down the seasoning, plus storing food in the pan for prolonged periods makes it more likely to impart metallic flavor.

What should you not cook in cast iron?

5 foods you should never cook in a cast iron skillet
  • Tomatoes.
  • All other highly acidic foods.
  • Eggs.
  • Delicate Fish.
  • Sticky Desserts (Unless your pan is very well-seasoned)


Can you refrigerate leftovers in a cast iron skillet?

A carbon layer will eventually build up in the interior of the pan, which prevents food from sticking. Cast iron retains an even heat, without hot spots that burn food. The cookware comes in several sizes of skillets and Dutch ovens. Yes, it is possible to put a cast iron pot in the fridge, but it's not recommended.

How do you pre season a cast iron skillet for the first time?

Prior to first use, rinse with hot water (do not use soap), and dry thoroughly. Before cooking, apply vegetable oil to the cooking surface of your pan and pre-heat the pan slowly (always start on low heat, increasing the temperature slowly). Once the utensil is properly pre-heated, you are ready to cook.


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Answer 2

It wouldn't be unsafe to eat. But depending on the acid content of the food involved (tomato? lemon?) there might be enough iron leaching into it to change the taste. In addition, the seasoning on the pan might suffer from being exposed to much humidity. I'd use a different pan, like a pyrex or ceramic dish.

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