Thanksgiving dinner on a single sheet pan is the ultimate food hack

Turkey dinner in a sheet pan, photo provided by Dole
Turkey dinner in a sheet pan, photo provided by Dole /
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During the holidays, the Thanksgiving dinner can be served with side of stress. The conversations about dry brine, roasting or even frying can make some people throw up their hands and just order in. Luckily, there is a Thanksgiving dinner single sheet pan recipe that is the ultimate food hack.

Over the years, Dole has created easy, delicious recipes that the whole family have loved. From drawing inspiration from Disney to ensuring healthy eating balance in every bite, these dishes are always a huge hit around the table.

In addition, many of the Dole recipes take into account certain food choices. From gluten free to vegetable forward, it is important to have dish that can appeal to everyone’s preferences. Plus, it takes the pressure off the host to cook one too many dishes.

Ahead of the holidays, Dole shared its Grand Pabbie Troll Turkey Dinner in a Pan. Since the Frozen character is quite wise, this one pan recipe can be the least stressful holiday dinner option. In less than two hours, this dinner can be on the table.

Here’s how to make Thanksgiving dinner on a single sheet pan.

Grand Pabbie Troll Turkey Dinner in a Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (about 2 pounds), thawed if necessary
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt free poultry seasoning
  • 1 large DOLE® Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups halved DOLE® Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 medium DOLE® Carrots, sliced crosswise
  • 2 cups DOLE® Broccoli florets
  • 1½ cups trimmed fresh green beans
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup reduced sugar dried cranberries

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place turkey on 1 side of rimmed baking pan. Whisk garlic, ½ tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt and poultry seasoning in a small bowl; rub over turkey. Bake turkey 20 minutes.
  • Toss potato, cinnamon and ½ tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; place on pan opposite turkey. Toss Brussels sprouts and ½ tablespoon oil in same medium bowl; place on pan opposite turkey next to potato. Sprinkle potato and Brussels sprouts mixtures with ½ teaspoon salt; bake 20 minutes.
  • Toss carrots, broccoli, green beans, pepper, and remaining ½ tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Push potato and Brussels sprouts mixtures separately around turkey; spread carrot mixture on opposite side. Bake 20 minutes; sprinkle potato mixture with pecans and cranberries. Bake 15 minutes or until internal temperature of turkey reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender; let turkey stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes about 6 cups vegetables.

In addition to cooking this dinner on a sheet pan, it can be served on the pan, too. Sometimes the best gift for the holiday is convenience.

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What is your ultimate food hack? Has it changed your approach to food?