For a magical night under a canopy of stars, there's one treat that promises to elevate the experience: warm, fudgy skillet brownies. This incredibly easy Grilled Cast Iron Skillet Brownies recipe transforms a simple brownie mix into a gooey, chocolatey masterpiece, baked right on the grill. It’s the ultimate grilled dessert, perfect for camping adventures, backyard cookouts, or any summer gathering where a shared, sweet indulgence is on the menu.
Simple ingredients are used to make this easy brownie recipe.
Vegetable Oil: Adding moisture and richness, vegetable oil helps these skillet brownies bake up soft and fudgy.
Brownie Mix: This is the easy base of the brownie recipe, providing the chocolate flavor, structure, and chewy brownie texture.
Egg: Just one egg binds the batter and helps give the brownies structure, keeping the center gooey and creating a slightly crispy edge.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, vanilla ice cream (optional).
Here are the simple steps and tips for making these Grilled Cast Iron Skillet Brownies.
Mix the batter right in the greased skillet. Use a flexible spatula to scrape the sides if needed so everything is evenly combined.
Heat the grill to 325°F to 350°F, place the skillet on the grates, and be sure to close the lid, keeping the grill in this target temperature range. Check the brownies every 5 to 10 minutes toward the end of the bake time, and pull them off when the edges are set and the center is just set for the best fudgy center texture.
Carefully remove the hot skillet, set it on a cooling rack, and let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream if you like.
Here’s the best way to store and reheat leftover grilled skillet brownies.
Cover cooled, leftover brownies (not topped with ice cream) in the skillet with plastic wrap and then foil; store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave on high in 15-second intervals until warm.
Heat gas grill to between 325°F and 350°F. Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with vegetable oil.
In the cast iron skillet, mix brownie mix, oil, water, and egg with a whisk.
Use a flexible spatula to scrape the sides if necessary.
Place the skillet on the grill grates and close the lid. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, checking every 5 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just set. Carefully remove the skillet from the grill and place on a cooling rack (the skillet will be very hot). Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
The cast iron skillet will be very hot during and after baking. Be sure to use oven mitts or grill gloves when touching or removing the skillet from the grill.
