For this story, we tested 20 cast iron skillets from Camp Chef, Lodge, Stargazer ... ranging from 5-inch miniature pans to 15-inch family-sized options. Willis recommends a 10-inch cast iron ...

The other consideration for the top spot was the Stargazer 10.5-inch Skillet. The cornbread in this pan was well-risen and had the most evenly browned crust I've seen in testing cast iron pans.