Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
This Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is my go-to when it’s just me and my husband having a Thanksgiving date dinner together. It’s a one-pan dinner recipe that has everything we love—roasted turkey, savory stuffing, sweet potatoes, and crispy brussels.
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This easy sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner is a great holiday meal for two—no matter if you’re keeping it low-key for a mini Thanksgiving, planning a simple Friendsgiving, or just craving some comfort food. It’s quick to prep and easy to clean up.
You’ll definitely be craving a sweet fall treat to go with this meal—try my Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes or Pumpkin Spice Gooey Bars! Both are easy, delicious dessert ideas that pair perfectly with this cozy sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner.
How to Make Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
Ingredients you’ll need for stuffing
Ingredients you’ll need for the turkey
Ingredients you’ll need for sweet potatoes
Ingredients you’ll need for brussel sprouts
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
2. Mix your stuffing: In a bowl, combine melted butter, onion, celery, egg, broth, and seasonings. Toss with bread cubes and spread on half the pan.
3. Season the turkey: Mix butter with spices and slather it all over the turkey tenderloin. Nestle it right on top of the stuffing.
4. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with butter, honey, and brown sugar. Spread onto ¼ of the pan.
5. Finish with the brussels: Toss halved brussels with oil, garlic salt, and pepper. Add them to the last quarter of the pan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the turkey hits 165°F inside.
7. Garnish with parsley and cranberries. Slice the turkey and plate it up.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Dry your bread cubes ahead of time to avoid soggy stuffing—either overnight or toast them in the oven.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the turkey—it’s done at 165°F.
- Cut veggies evenly so everything cooks at the same time.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment or foil for super easy cleanup.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if you want extra crisp on the veggies or golden turkey!
Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
Ingredients
For Stuffing
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ large onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups french bread cubed
For the Turkey
- 1.5 pound turkey tenderloin
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
For Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
For Brussel Sprouts
- 1 pound brussel sprouts halved
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- Parsley and dried cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
- Mix your stuffing: In a bowl, combine melted butter, onion, celery, egg, broth, and seasonings. Toss with bread cubes and spread on half the pan.
- Season the turkey: Mix butter with spices and slather it all over the turkey tenderloin. Nestle it right on top of the stuffing.
- Sweet potatoes time: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with butter, honey, and brown sugar. Spread onto ¼ of the pan.
- Finish with the brussels: Toss halved brussels with oil, garlic salt, and pepper. Add them to the last quarter of the pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the turkey hits 165°F inside.
- Garnish with parsley and cranberries. Slice the turkey and plate it up.
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