If you want an easy way to make a small Thanksgiving dinner, this sheet pan method is perfect. You can cook four classic sides at the same time with simple pantry ingredients. This is great for one or two people or anyone who wants a no stress holiday meal. Everything bakes together, cleanup is easy, and the flavors taste like a traditional Thanksgiving spread.
These sides include green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, glazed carrots and apple crisp. Each one uses affordable ingredients and comes together fast. It is a realistic way to enjoy Thanksgiving flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.
I kind of got this idea from watching the DT dinner lady on Tiktok. I love her recipes and ideas!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- All four sides bake together on one sheet pan - and while these side dishes are baking you can make this Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin!
- If you want there's this easy Ina Garten Cranberry Sauce you can make the day before and just store in in air tight container in the fridge.
- This recipe is perfect for 1 or 2 people with plenty of leftovers. No juggling five pots at once
- Easy ingredients that you can find at any grocery store - I bought a lot of these at Dollar Tree or Aldi (the fresh carrots)
- Great for beginners who want classic holiday flavors
Ingredients Needed for Thanksgiving Sides
I know this list looks long, but its for 4 different recipes to be all made on one sheet pan and everything comes together so quickly I guarantee it! See substitution tips below
- 2 cans green beans
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 bag crispy onion strings
- 2 cans canned yams drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 half cup mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 half cup oats
- 1 half cup flour
- 1 quarter cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 bag baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Substitution Tips:
Honey works instead of maple syrup. Add cinnamon or thyme for extra flavor. You can also slice whole carrots if you do not have baby carrots.
Use fresh sliced apples if you prefer a homemade flavor. Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth. Gluten free flour or oats work well.
Fresh sweet potatoes are also great. Mash them and season the same way. You can replace the brown sugar with maple syrup. If you want it nut free skip the pecans.
Use fresh or frozen green beans if you prefer. Blanch them first so they soften while baking. You can swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or celery. Gluten free crispy onions work well too.
How To Make All Four Sides On One Sheet Pan
Step 1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with tinfoil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Step 2 Mix each side dish in separate bowls:
Green Bean Casserole: Combine green beans, mushroom soup, and half the crispy onions.
Sweet Potatoes: Mix yams with melted butter and brown sugar. Transfer mixture to tinfoil dish and then Top the sweet potatoes with marshmallows and pecans. (any kind of nut will do)
Apple Crisp: Add canned apple pie filling to the tinfoil Container. In another small bowl, mix oats, flour, melted butter, and brown sugar for the crumble topping. Top the apple crisp with the oat crumble.
Glazed Carrots: Toss baby carrots with melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Transfer the bowl ingredients to a tinfoil pan.
Step 3 Transfer each mixture to its own section of the sheet pan.
Step 4 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the toppings are golden.
Add remaining crispy onions to the green bean casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Serving Suggestions
This sheet pan meal pairs well with turkey breast, rotisserie chicken, ham or even air fryer chicken tenders. Add store bought rolls or cranberry sauce for a complete holiday meal. These sides are ideal for a cozy Thanksgiving at home without doing a full feast.
Storage
Store leftovers in separate containers in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees until warm. The apple crisp reheats well in the air fryer because it keeps the topping crunchy.
Helpful Tips
- If you want the sweet potatoes extra smooth mash them before placing on the sheet pan
- For crispier carrots spread them into a single layer
- You can double the apple crisp topping if you like it thicker
- A rimmed sheet pan works best so nothing spills into the oven
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4 Thanksgiving Sides 1 Sheet Pan
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Easy sheet pan Thanksgiving sides!
Ingredients
reen Bean Casserole
- 2 cans green beans
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 bag crispy onion strings
Sweet Potato Casserole
- 2 cans canned yams drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 half cup mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Apple Crisp
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 half cup oats
- 1 half cup flour
- 1 quarter cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Glazed Carrots
- 1 bag baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with tinfoil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Mix each side dish in separate bowls:
Green Bean Casserole: Combine green beans, mushroom soup, and half the crispy onions.
Sweet Potatoes: Mix yams with melted butter and brown sugar.
Apple Crisp: Stir together pie filling in one bowl. In another small bowl, mix oats, flour, melted butter, and brown sugar for the crumble topping.
Glazed Carrots: Toss baby carrots with melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Transfer each mixture to its own section of the sheet pan.
Top the sweet potatoes with marshmallows and pecans.
Top the apple crisp with the oat crumble.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the toppings are golden.
Add remaining crispy onions to the green bean casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
This sheet pan meal pairs well with turkey breast, rotisserie chicken, ham or even air fryer chicken tenders. Add store bought rolls or cranberry sauce for a complete holiday meal. These sides are ideal for a cozy Thanksgiving at home without doing a full feast.
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