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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
If you're hosting a small gathering or simply craving the comforting flavors of Thanksgiving any time of year, then this sheet-pan dinner is a solid choice. It’s a feast that’s as cozy as it is convenient, bringing together the classics with a few flavorful twists. The beauty of this meal lies in its simplicity—everything roasts together on a single pan, making cleanup a breeze.
Using a bone-in split turkey breast helps ensure juicy, flavorful meat with rich, golden skin, slathered with butter and seasoned with poultry seasoning. This nod to tradition is enhanced with a touch of smoky paprika and garlic to amp up the flavors. For the stuffing, I went the classic route, using store-bought seasoned cubes for a bit of nostalgia, along with onions, celery, and soy sauce to boost the savory notes, and cranberries for a hint of sweetness. The stuffing offers the best of both worlds, with crispy edges and an irresistibly savory center soaked in turkey drippings.
The sweet potatoes strike a perfect balance, spiced with warm and aromatic garam masala—a perfect pairing with the sweet yet earthy tuber. A splash of orange juice adds a tart-sweet touch, while pecans provide a satisfying crunch. If garam masala isn’t your thing, a dash of pumpkin pie spice works beautifully.
The green beans, a nod to the iconic casserole, are streamlined for the sheet pan, tossed with mushrooms, Parmesan, and thyme-infused butter, and finished with crispy fried onions for that quintessential touch.
If the idea of making a whole Thanksgiving dinner on a sheet pan in one day feels daunting, here’s a tip—prep some components ahead of time. Most, if not all, of the ingredient chopping, grating, toasting, etc., can be done 2 to 3 days in advance. The stuffing can be made a day ahead, just be sure to cool it completely before refrigerating. Even the turkey can be buttered and seasoned the day before, leaving you with just the assembly and roasting on the day of.
You could easily double this recipe by using 2 sheet pans. Serve the turkey with store-bought or homemade gravy and cranberry sauce to round out the meal. And for dessert, try one of these easy Thanksgiving cake or Thanksgiving pie recipes.
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Ingredients
Stuffing
- 1
large egg
- 2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp.
chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
- 1
large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
- 3
stalks celery, chopped (about 1 c.)
- 1
(12-oz.) bag herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
- 1/3 cup
dried cranberries
Turkey
- 4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp.
dried poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp.
smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1
(3- to 3 1/2-lb.) split turkey breast
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb.
sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1" cubes
- 2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp.
garam masala or pumpkin pie spice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Green Beans & Assembly
- 12 oz.
green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup
sliced crimini mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp.
finely grated Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp.
fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp.
garlic powder
Zest of 1 orange, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup
store-bought crispy fried onions
- 1/2 cup
chopped toasted pecans
Directions
Stuffing
- Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. In a large measuring cup, whisk egg, broth, parsley, and soy sauce; generously season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Add stuffing cubes, cranberries, and broth mixture and gently stir until broth is soaked up.
Turkey
- Step 1In a small bowl, combine butter, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2Pat turkey dry. Using your fingers, gently loosen skin. Spread half of seasoned butter under skin, then spread remaining seasoned butter on top of skin.
- Step 3Give stuffing a stir, then spread on one half of a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place turkey breast on top of stuffing.
Sweet Potatoes
- Step 1In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil, and garam masala; season with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes on one quarter of baking sheet.
- Step 2Roast turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes for 40 minutes.
Green Beans
- Step 1In a medium bowl, toss green beans, mushrooms, and 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, butter, thyme, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Arrange green beans on remaining quarter of baking sheet. Top beans with Parmesan mixture.
- Step 3Continue to roast until beans are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 155°, 25 to 35 minutes. Tent turkey with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Step 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine orange zest, juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5Toss green beans to coat with Parmesan mixture; top with fried onions.
- Step 6Toss potatoes with orange zest mixture; top with pecans.
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