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Close-up of a one-pan Thanksgiving green beans dish topped with cranberry sauce and biscuits.

One-Pan Thanksgiving Green Beans (Minimal Cleanup)

This one-pan dish simplifies your Thanksgiving cooking with minimal cleanup. It combines potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and stuffing for a complete side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups baby potatoes halved
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stuffing
  • 1.5 cups stuffing prepared or store-bought
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth or stock
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the green beans with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the seasoned potatoes on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan. Next to them, arrange the green beans.
  5. Scatter the cranberries across the pan, placing them in the center.
  6. If using prepared stuffing, moisten it with vegetable broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Place scoops of stuffing in another open area of the pan.
  8. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and tender, and the green beans are bright and crisp.
  9. Once cooked, remove the pan from the oven. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
  10. Optionally, sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish for a pop of color before serving.

Notes

You can prep your vegetables and stuffing the night before to save time on Thanksgiving Day. Consider adding seasonal vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, or squash. For more flavor, add spices like paprika or cumin, or a hint of lemon juice. You can also add grated cheese to the stuffing or vegetables before baking.

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