Go Back
–+ servings
A golden-brown roasted chicken sits on a bed of stuffing, surrounded by green beans and sliced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, showcasing one-pan Thanksgiving desserts.

One-Pan Thanksgiving Desserts (Minimal Cleanup)

This recipe simplifies your Thanksgiving celebration with a delicious one-pan dessert that minimizes cleanup. Enjoy a stress-free holiday with a sweet treat that brings everyone together.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 1 pound sourdough bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced sage
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small carrot finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium Granny Smith apple cored and finely chopped
For the Turkey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon minced sage
  • 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 2-pound turkey breast skin on
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • 4 tablespoons brown butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced sage
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Green Beans
  • 12 ounces green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Mandoline
  • Instant read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, mix all the stuffing ingredients until well combined. Let the mixture soak for 15 minutes. Spread the stuffing evenly over the left half of the baking sheet, creating a well in the center for the turkey.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the sage, thyme, and minced garlic. Season the turkey breast generously with salt and pepper. Place the turkey in the center of the stuffing and rub it with the butter mixture.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss all the sweet potato ingredients together to coat. Spread the sweet potatoes over the top half of the empty right side of the baking sheet, overlapping the slices like a gratin. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  4. In another medium bowl, toss the green bean ingredients together. After 30 minutes of roasting, add the green beans to the remaining quarter of the baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer. Continue to cook until the green beans are tender and the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 155 F on an instant-read thermometer, about another 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes. Carve the turkey and serve the meal.

Notes

This one-pan method is perfect for busy cooks. You can prepare some components, like chopping vegetables, ahead of time to make the day even easier. Enjoy your delicious and stress-free Thanksgiving meal!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!