LodgeMini Skillet, 5-inch

I recently went on a cast iron binge, to replace all of my aging non-stick teflon pots and pans. Bought a bunch of Lodge cast iron,including this Lodge Logic 5 inch mini skillet.I wanted something that I could melt butter in on the stove, or cook a single egg in, and use for other really tiny jobs. I looked at the 14 oz melting pot, but based on feedback, it didn't sound like it would sit very well on my electric stove. [...] So, I opted for this, along with the 5 inch lid.It's great. I've used it to melt butter for making pancakes, etc., rather than nuking it in the microwave. It works great for cooking a single egg. Note: if you haven't mastered flipping an egg without a spatula, restaurant-style, you might hate trying to fry an egg in it. It might be be nigh unto impossible to get a spatula under the egg.These would also be great as individual serving "dishes". I am planning to buy a couple more for that purpose. I am also going to take this camping with me in a week. It's perfect for those little oddball things. It would make a great spoon rest, too.But note....it is REALLY small. I believe someone else pointed out that the 5 inches is the measurement across the top. It is about 3.25 to 3.5 across the bottom. It's smaller than you think. If you need to cook two eggs, or want to fry a single hamburger, you want something larger.Did I mention that it is VERY cute? It would make a cool decorative item for a cabin or rustic/country kitchen. I am quite entertained by it. :)

This is a very small skillet but is perfect for one mushroom and cheese scrambled egg for breakfast. Heavy. Well made.

Useful cast iron skillet of the right size for chonk/tadka/garnishing

Fry egg in one, then flip it into another pre-heated with half an english muffin in it, top it with cheese slice and other half of muffin, then put the first hot pan on top of the muffin sandwich (making a pan sandwich) and let the cheese melt. There is likely a better way, but that is how I make mine.Lodge is absolutely the best pan in which to cook. Season it, take care of it, and it will provide years of loyal non-stick cooking for you. And it will outlive you.In case you have never used cast iron, learn how to season and clean it, know the handles get very hot, and the pans are heavy for their size (cast iron).

Way to small to be useful. Maybe one egg can fit.

My college age son loves this little pan for egg sandwiches! I bought him one to take back to college.

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I had one application for a small fry pan and that is to fry a single egg. I purchased two, the "T-fal Specialty Nonstick One Egg Wonder Pan" and the "Lodge Logic L5MS3 Mini Skillet, 5-inch". They are very close in size and both are about the optimum size to fry one egg. As an experiment, I tried them with no coating on the bottom, with olive oil and with Pam. The results - The cast iron Lodge Logic was a mess with no coating (as expected), worked fine with an adequate coating of Pam and also well with a copious amount of olive oil but will stick if not enough oil is applied. The T-fal pan worked but with some sticking with no coating. No problem with even a small amount of Pam. Also works well with a slight amount of olive oil. My preferred method after experimentation is to use the T-fal pan with a couple of drops of oil spread on the bottom of the pan with a small piece of paper towel. A regular spatula is too big to use on these fry pans. I found three that work - "OXO Good Grips Brownie Spatula", "Jo!e Lil Flip Nylon Egg Spatula" and an item labeled "small spatula" at my local drug store. I believe that the best is the Jole Lil Flip. The lid sold for the cast iron skillet "Lodge Logic L5MIC3 Miniature Lid" will also fit the T-fal skillet. Although the T-fal is easier to use the cast iron has advantages - you do not need to worry about ingesting the Teflon coating with the cast iron. Also the cast iron will last for a hundred years but the teflon for maybe a hundred uses or until accidentally left on a hot stove too long.

I bought a couple of these so I could make individual desserts, and meals.It is 5 inches, so keep that in mind, so it is small... but it is adorable, and works wonders.I like making a mini fritatta, omelette, or quiche, or desserts like cookies, or brownies.I wish it was a wee bit bigger (6-6.5 inches) but I mean, they tell you it's 5 inches so it's no surprise what you get.

We try to buy cast iron or glass cookware because we believe they are healthier and more durable than modern versions.This little skillet is great for the single fried egg, small pie etc. In fact, it is just a perfect size if you just want a small portion.Very versatile and we make a lot of use of it.

Great for individual brownies right from the oven served to table....with vanilla ice cream on top! I highly recommend it!

Bought this to fry a single egg on an induction hob.I managed to over cook the first couple until I found eggs cook vigorously at only 80 C which makes no sense to me but I love it

too small,