Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two is done in just one hour from start to finish. It has juicy turkey breast, stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, and delicious roasted vegetables. Easy, fast, and delicious.
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I came up with this sheet pan thanksgiving meal a few years ago when Baby was still a baby and we didn’t go anywhere with her or had any big family dinners. It seems that this year’s Thanksgiving is going to be the same for many people.
Beauty of this recipe is that the whole Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and even cranberry sauce, is cooked at the same time on a sheet pan. It is really easy, takes almost no prep time, and it also looks absolutely gorgeous.
What do you need to create Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
This Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is easy and requires just:
- one sheet pan
- three ramekins
- one bowl to mix the stuffing.
How long does it take to make this Sheet Pan meal
It’s really easy to make and even with all the chopping and prepping it could be done in just one hour. Yes, you read it right, just ONE HOUR!
Ok, ok, you have to be quite efficient with chopping but it’s totally doable with 20 minutes of chopping and mixing and then 40 minutes in the oven.
How do you make Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
So, how do you make my full Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two? Easy!
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then prep and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Mix the frozen cranberries, maple syrup, and apple juice in a small oven-proof bowl/ramekin.
- Chop some parsley, green onion, and mix with your favourite store-bought croutons (or boxed stuffing) and some seasonings and egg, then divide between two ramekins.
- Rub the turkey breast with more seasonings.
- Add all the chopped veggies, and ramekins to the sheet pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Once baked, the Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner looks absolutely gorgeous!! Garnish with some fresh herbs and cranberries and you have a show-stopping platter!
TIP: It looks so beautiful that you might even want to make two of these trays and serve them family style for the whole family.
Tips and Variations for making Sheet Pan Turkey Dinner
- Turkey Breast
- It is important to use a small boneless turkey breast.
- They are usually around 1 pound. It is ok if it is a little bit bigger or smaller.
- You cannot use the big 3-4 pound bone-in turkey breast as it will take a lot longer to cook in the oven, so vegetables will be over cooked.
- Seasonings
- I like using the seasonings described in the recipe but you can use your favourite turkey spices that remind you of Thanksgiving.
- Same goes for the stuffing. Use your favourite herbs and spices.
- Vegetables
- You can use different vegetables on the sheet pan as long as they take the same time to cook.
- For example, you can use Butternut Squash instead or in addition to the sweet potatoes.
- You can add mushrooms, carrots, beets, etc.
- Cranberry sauce
- This cranberry sauce isn’t thick because it is not cooked the traditional way but it is still delicious.
- You can add more maple syrup (or use honey) to make it sweeter.
Do you want more sheet pan recipes?
- Buy The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook
- Sheet Pan Full Breakfast
- Sheet Pan Ham Dinner for Two
- Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Eggs
- Sheet Pan Fish Cakes with Vegetables
- Baked Scotch Eggs with Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Ricotta-Crab Biscuit Ring Dip
Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
Ingredients
Cranberry Sauce
- 1/3 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or more for sweeter taste)
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
Stuffing
- 1 large egg
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dry sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dry rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme
- 2 cups seasoned croutons
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Turkey
- 1 pound skinless and boneless turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dry sage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato, chopped into 3/4-1 inch pieces
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Extra
- a few sprigs of fresh rosemary
- chopped parsley
- fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
Cranberry sauce
- In a small oven-proof ramekin, combine the cranberries, maple sauce, and apple juice. Set aside.
Stuffing
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, add the chopped green onion, parsley, seasonings, and mix well.
- Add your favourite croutons, broth, and mix to combine.
- Divide the stuffing mixture between two oven-proof ramekins and set aside.
Turkey
- Rub the turkey breast with the olive oil and all the seasonings.
- Place the seasoned turkey in the middle of a sheet pan. I use 11x17" size sheet pan.
Vegetables
- Spread the vegetables around the turkey breast in one layer.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings and mix well.
Dinner
- Move the vegetables around to make space for the three ramekins.
- Add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to the vegetables and turkey.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft and the turkey breast reaches 165F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle with a little bit of chopped parsley, add a few fresh cranberries and serve.
Video
Notes
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This post was originally posted on November 8, 2017.
Sophia says
we made this last night for a belated thanksgiving dinner and not only was it beautiful but it was extremely delicious! the turkey was juicy and tender, the veggies crisp, and the stuffing a perfect side in its own ramekin. we will definitely be making this again and not just at thanksgiving. thank you for this great sheet pan dinner, Julia!
Juliet says
Hi there! Definitely going to try this! My sister is not a fan of Brussels sprouts, what other veggies would make great substitute options?
Julia says
You can do carrots, butternut squash, beets. Or you can use broccoli or cauliflower but you’d need to add them later in the cooking process as they only need 10-15 minutes to roast.
Kristin Gritty says
This is amazing and so easy to prepare! thanks for sharing this informative Blog.
Albertina says
Yum! Made this tonight and they were delicious! Thanks for sharing this beautiful sheet pan recipe.
Jessica says
I have often been cooking for 1 or 2 on a holiday and would have loved a recipe like this. I have saved it for the next time I need one. The food looks so beautiful!
Julia says
Thank you! I hope you try it the next time!
Monica says
A sheet pan meal for Thanksgiving? I’m in!
Julia says
Thanks! Me too!
Amanda says
What a great way to make Thanksgiving dinner manageable! I’m such a fan of brussels sprouts personally, so I would be all over those on this sheet pan. Congratulations on your book! What wonderful news!
Julia says
I love Brussels Sprouts too! So yummy and delicious! and healthy!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
An easy, detailed and palatable recipe, Julia! Can’t wait to prepare it as soon as possible. Can I also use red onion for this recipe? Congrats on your cookbook. 😉
Julia says
Thank you! I think you could add the red onion. I would just slice it a bit thicker since if it’s sliced thin it could get burnt in half an hour.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
This is amazing and so easy to prepare! Love that it covers all the basic dishes!
Julia says
Thank you so much!
Tiffany says
Congrats on your cookbook! This is a perfect Thanksgiving dinner for two. It is so simple and looks delicious.
Julia says
Thank you! It’s exciting!
Tina says
Congrats on the cookbook! I am so happy for you, what a great feeling:) Well deserved, your recipes are fantastics as are your pictures.
Julia says
Thank you so much for such nice words! I really appreciate it!
Jane says
Oh this looks perfect! Minimal washing up for maximum taste – great job!
Julia says
Thank you so much!
prasanna hede says
Congrats! So exciting news! Can’t wait to read your cookbook! Lovely recipe.
Julia says
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see it also!
Lois. O says
Congratulations on your cook book coming out next year, I am an avid collector of cookbooks, so I will be looking forward to seeing your book. I will be hosting a ton of people in my house for thanksgiving this year, but I know my husband and I love to have thanksgiving food after the holidays so this recipe will be the perfect size for us.
Julia says
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll like the book. You could sign up for my updates to know when the book is out
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
I love sheet pan dinners and this is such a clever way to do Thanksgiving dinner for two!! Congrats on the cookbook – that’s very exciting!
Julia says
Thank you so much! I’m also very excited!
Colleen says
Congrats on the book! This sheet pan Thanksgiving looks beautiful and inviting. Your photos are amazing, too!
Julia says
Would you believe it if I said that these pictures are actually screen caps from the video? I thought they looked so pretty that I didn’t even want to use my real camera
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
This looks SO amazing and perfect for a weeknight dinner! Also, I have that same plate, haha. Also, CONGRATS!!!! That’s so exciting!!
Julia says
Thank you so much! It’s really exciting 🙂 I got this plate a few years ago but barely used it in food photography yet it seemed worked great for the video!
Veena Azmanov says
Congrats on the book Julia. Can’t wait to see it. Saw this video on Facebook and it was so cute. LOVE the dinner for two idea. The whole set up is so pretty.
Julia says
Thanks, Veena! I’m very excited about the book also!
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
Great idea for Thanksgiving dinner for two! And congrats on your cookbook! Super exciting!
Julia says
Thank you so much!
Ashima says
Wow! This looks so beautiful and has all the elements of a bid dinner spread on one pan. Way to go!
Can’t believe it is just 1 hour!
Thanks for sharing
Julia says
Thank you! Yes, it’s 35-40 minutes in the oven and about 20 (even less actually but I was being generous) for chopping and prepping everything. And cleanup is happening while the food is cooking, so very easy!
Ashima says
That’s the best! When the clean up finishes during cooking!
Congratulations on the cookbook.. it must be so exciting 🙂
Julia says
Yes, I love when there’s almost no cleanup and it’s easy. Thanks!
rika says
Absolutely love the idea! I love everything on this sheet pan, perfect for Thanksgiving!
Julia says
Thank you! Yes, everything on one pan, so easy!
Mallory @ Cheers Years says
Congrats on your book!! How exciting! This recipe is absolutely awesome! I just started getting into sheet pan dinners and now I’m hooked! I love the idea of cooking multiple things on one sheet. I’m all about efficiency in the kitchen! I’ve got to try this out!
Julia says
Well, then you’ll love my cookbook because it’s all about using just one pan (sheet pan, roasting pan, dutch oven pan) to cook food 🙂
Cheapskate Cook says
Congrats! I LOVE this Thanksgiving Day idea. You’re a GREAT person to write a 1 pan oven cookbook!
Julia says
Wow, thank you so much!! I love the vote of confidence!!
Tina says
Yay! Congrats, so exciting:) Can’t wait to see the final product, it’s going to do great as your recipes are wonderful!
Julia says
Oh, thank you! It’s so nice to hear 🙂 I’m also very excited!!
Lisa says
Wow – this sheet pan dinner looks so flavorful and delicious! And love how quickly it comes together.
Julia says
Thank you so much! It really is quick and delicious
Debs says
Congratulations on the cookbook! So exciting. I love this recipe so much. I’m a Canadian living in the UK and we haven’t done thanksgiving since we moved here. But I think I’m gonna give this recipe a go! Lovely.
Julia says
Oh, you should definitely make this then – it takes very little time to prepare and your house will smell like thanksgiving!
Patti says
I’m in love with sheet pan dinners, and I’ve made a few, but I think this is the most creative one I’ve ever seen. I love how the ENTIRE meal is made on that sheet pan. The use of the ramekins for cranberry sauce and stuffing is so inventive. I have a friend who was just lamenting that she’s only cooking Thanksgiving dinner for two, I shared this with her, and I think I might pick up some of those boneless turkey breasts, too.
Julia says
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! I am glad you liked the idea. As I mentioned in the actual recipe notes, the cranberry sauce isn’t thick, it’s more of cranberry syrup with delicious cranberries since it’s not cooked on the stove. But the flavour is there and it’s yummy. I hope your friend likes it and I hope you also give it a chance. Thank you!
All That I'm Eating says
I love how simple this is to prepare, it looks great and so full of autumn flavours.
Julia says
Thank you! Yes, I tried making it simple and fast
Holly Botner says
Wow! Beautiful presentation. Bet I could stretch this dinner for 2 to feed 4. Loved the video.
Julia says
Yes, it’s two very generous portions and can definitely feed 4 less hungry people
Laura says
Clever! And so pretty, too!
Julia says
Thank you! Yes, I thought it turned out particularly pretty 🙂