Yes, you CAN use a cast iron griddle on a glass top stove! I have used ours for eggs, bacon, sausage, sandwiches, steak, and more! Keep reading for a review and pro tips!

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I’m glad I don’t have to choose between my Instant Pots and my cast iron pans. Just like I am glad that I don’t have to choose between pasta and tex-Mex. Those are what you call impossible decisions.

I have been using cast iron pans for years, but had held off on a large griddle because I already had a griddle that worked well enough.

The thing is, though, that griddle is made of cast aluminum, and whether or not you think you should use cast aluminum, it doesn’t change the fact that I was missing the benefits of cast iron whenever I used it.

Once I began using the cast aluminum griddle every morning for breakfast, I knew it was finally time to make the switch. As someone who struggles with low iron, I didn’t want to be missing out on added iron in our eggs every morning.

(Do you have an iron deficiency? According to the CDC, it’s the most common nutritional deficiency).

Since our new Lodge cast iron griddle arrived in the mail, I have been using it daily. Often multiple times a day!

When I brought up using a cast iron griddle on my glasstop stove on Facebook, there were mixed responses. I knew I wanted to give it a try for myself. And, of course, share the results with you.

There are thousands of reviews on Amazon, so I started my research there. MANY people love using the griddle on stoves similar to mine. Even though my husband was skeptical how well it would work (because of the lip on the bottom of the pan and the smaller amount of surface area that would be in contact with the stove), I was convinced that it was a chance worth taking.

We looked at Target, but the Lodge griddle they keep in stock is smaller than the one I was eyeing on Amazon. A couple of clicks later and the 20″ x 10″ Lodge griddle was on its way.

On glass top, though?

I have a flat glass top stove, with smaller burners in the back and larger burners in the front. And the griddle works well on my stove!

On Lodge’s website, they write that their cast iron griddle is safe for glass top stoves. Just don’t slide it, or set it down too hard.

What can it be used for?

I will get into more particulars below, but just in the last week I used our griddle for DOZENS of eggs (scrambled and fried), bacon, sausage, grilled cheese, thin cut pork chops, pancakes, and London Broil!

The griddle has a flat top on one side, and a grill pan on the other side. It is super versatile.

What didn’t I love?

There are a few cons to the griddle, though nothing significant enough to make me not want to use it.

• It’s heavy. (DUH) Of course, this griddle is heavier than my cast aluminum griddle. This makes it a little more difficult to clean, however I found that if I do most of the cleaning while it’s still on the stovetop, I can pretty easily rinse it in the sink afterwards.
• I can’t fit as much bacon. With the bacon I purchase at Costco, I cannot lay as many pieces as I could with my previous griddle because it’s just a little less wide. I can get about six or seven slices on, with a couple cut in half on one end.
• When cooking bacon, I can’t easily lift the pan to drain the grease. This was an issue the first time I cooked bacon on the griddle, but I solved this problem by buying a stainless steel turkey baster that I now use to siphon off the grease.

Cooking on Cast Iron Pro Tips ::

GENERAL

• The griddle needs to heat for 10-12 minutes before using. You will be able to feel the warmth by hovering your hand over the top of the griddle when it’s ready.
• For most recipes, you will only need to heat the griddle over medium heat. Heating cast iron too high can cause your food to stick.
• I like using ghee to grease the pan before cooking many foods. Ghee is clarified butter and has a higher smoke point than butter. I find mine at Aldi’s.
• If you have a stovetop with different size burners, you may need to play around with how high to heat each one. For example, the smaller eye may need to be slightly higher and the larger eye slightly lower.

BACON

• Cook over medium heat, no higher. Remove the grease if it starts to pool up.
• If the bacon is not cooking perfectly evenly, I will simply rotate it around the griddle a bit a few times as it cooks.

EGGS

• Again, cook eggs at medium heat and no higher. If you cook bacon or another meat first, and then eggs, make sure your eggs are ready to go so that your pan does not overheat while you prepare them. (See picture below for an example of when I didn’t follow this advice).
• When making scrambled eggs, your pan needs to be hot before you pour on the eggs. I like to pour a little of the scrambled eggs on and then make a “wall” with the eggs before continuing to pour the rest of the eggs. This helps to keep the eggs out of the drip well.
• For the best fried eggs (the ones with runny yolks are preferred at our house), start with a hot pan and use a little butter or oil to grease the griddle. Crack the eggs on to the griddle and let them cook about three to four minutes, then flip. After flipping, only cook for about one more minute, until the white is completely cooked, but the yolk is still soft and runny. Remove from the griddle immediately.

GRILLED CHEESE

• As with the bacon, I noticed a few cooler spots on the griddle when I made grilled cheese. To remedy this, I just changed the positions of some of the sandwiches after they cooked on the first side.

Cleaning & Caring for Cast Iron Pro Tips ::

Learning to cook with and clean cast iron pans can be a deterrent for many people. It was for me for years. But it really can be very simple and straightforward!

Lodge pans come seasoned already, which means you just need to focus on their general upkeep. They are ready to use as soon as you buy them.

How do you grill on a cooktop?

If you want to grill but don't have room or time to get it going, use your stove to grill. Simply set a long grill pan or skillet over your gas or electric burners. Once you've preheated the grill pan, place the food you want to cook on it and grill it on both sides until it's as done as you like.

Can I put a griddle on a glass top stove?

Cast iron cookware is safe to use on ceramic-glass stoves and cooktops and shouldn't cause damage to the pan or cooking surface when you follow the right tips. Because cast iron is heavy, always place it gently on the cooktop and pick up, rather than slide, when you need to move it around.

How do you use a grill griddle on a stove?

HOW TO COOK WITH A STOVETOP GRIDDLE.

STEP 1: POSITION GRIDDLE. Place the griddle across two of the stove burners, typically front to back. ... .

STEP 2: PREHEAT GRIDDLE. Preheat the griddle to the desired temperature per your recipe. ... .

STEP 3: PLACE INGREDIENTS ON GRIDDLE. Place the food on the griddle and cook. ... .

STEP 4: REMOVE FOOD..

How do you BBQ on the stove top?

2 Grilling on stove top.

Place your grill pan on the kitchen stovetop and heat it to a high temperature..

Add in your oil and let it sizzle for a moment..

Place your meats and vegetables on the raised edges of the pan..

Grill for a few minutes, then flip over and repeat on the other side..