No.6 Cast Iron Skillet

The polished surface really does make a difference—my eggs slid right out with barely any butter, and cleanup was a quick rinse. It’s the perfect size for a solo grilled cheese, and the pre-seasoning means it was ready to go straight out of the box.

I was worried a cast iron pan would be too heavy or high-maintenance, but the pre-seasoned surface is so smooth that eggs slide right off with just a little butter. It's become my go-to for a quick single grilled sandwich, and cleanup is just a quick rinse and wipe.

The 8 3/8 inch size is just right for my morning scrambled eggs for two, and the pre-seasoned surface meant I could cook on it right out of the box. Even after a week of daily use, nothing sticks and cleanup is a quick wipe.