Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner

Turkey, stuffing, brussels sprouts + sweet potatoes in less than 2 hrs on just TWO SHEET PANS! So quick with easy clean up!

why i love this recipe

• Scaled-down Thanksgiving meal. The recipe yields enough for 4 servings with all of your holiday favorites, a perfectly scaled-down Thanksgiving dinner ideal for smaller gatherings or scratching that itch for a turkey meal in February or June.
• Requires only two sheet pans. With a few shortcuts, the entire meal comes together on two sheet pans, which means less dishes to clean. No more marathon-cooking for the big day!
• Takes a fraction of the time. Not only does this come together so conveniently on two sheet pans, but this full Thanksgiving dinner can be whipped up in less than 2 hours.

what is included in this thanksgiving sheet pan meal?

• Juicy, tender boneless, turkey breast
• Classic brioche stuffing/dressing
• Honey roasted brussels sprouts
• Sweet potatoes with my favorite fix-ins: candied pecans and mini melted marshmallows

tips and tricks for success

• Use a good quality sheet pan. A durable sheet pan is ideal – it will last for years with minimal wear and tear, and will help achieve even cooking and avoid warping at high temperatures.
• Fresh herbs are best. Although you can certainly substitute dried herbs, fresh herbs are ideal here, delivering the best kind of flavor. This is also a great time to use up all the leftover herbs from your holiday turkey or leg of lamb.
• Choose a wine you will drink. A dry white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc) is great here – it does not have to be anything fancy or overpriced. Just something you don’t mind sipping on since you will have an open bottle.
• Use an instant-read thermometer for the most accurate results. Check your turkey halfway through cooking, inserting through the thickest part of the breast. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
• Use different vegetables. Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Green beans or broccoli can be used instead.
• Sweet potatoes are not yams. Sweet potatoes and yams are used interchangeably but the two are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are indeed sweeter than yams.
• Let your meat rest. As with any large cuts of meat, let your turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes prior to serving, allowing the juices to redistribute – this will allow for maximum flavor and juiciness.

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 45 minutes minutes

Cook: 1 hour hour

Total: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Turkey, stuffing, brussels sprouts + sweet potatoes in less than 2 hrs on just TWO SHEET PANS! So quick with easy clean up!

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Ingredients

For the stuffing/dressing

• 10 cups brioche bread cubes
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 celebry ribs, diced
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 ¼ cups chicken stock

For the turkey

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parley leaves
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (2-pound) skin-on, boneless turkey breast

For the brussels sprouts

• 1 ½ pounds brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey

For the sweet potatoes

• 6 small to medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
• ½ cup chopped candied pecans, homemade or store-bought

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Dutch Oven

Instructions

for the stuffing/dressing

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil two baking sheets or coat with nonstick spray.
• Spread bread cubes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 10-12 minutes; set aside.
• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until just reduced, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, sage and thyme.
• Remove from heat and stir in bread; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in chicken stock until absorbed and well combined.
• Place bread mixture onto one side of the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

for the turkey

• In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, poultry seasoning, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Using your fingers, carefully loosen the skin from the breast meat, spreading the butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin over the butter with wooden picks; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place onto the opposite side of the prepared baking sheet.

for the brussels sprouts

• Place brussels sprouts in a single layer onto the second prepared baking sheet. Stir in olive oil, soy sauce and honey; gently toss to combine.
• Place sheet pans into oven, on separate racks, and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven; stir brussels sprouts and rotate sheet pans onto different racks. Continue to bake until brussels sprouts are lightly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
• Stir brussels sprouts onto one side of the baking sheet.

for the sweet potatoes

• Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork; place into microwave for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
• Cut the potatoes down the center lengthwise, top with butter, marshmallows and pecans.
• Place sweet potatoes onto the opposite side of the brussels sprouts in a single layer.
• Place into oven and bake until the marshmallows just start to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Continue cooking the turkey and stuffing until the turkey is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, an additional 20-25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve immediately.

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