To many, the sheet pan is nothing more than a baking staple; but to us, it’s the unsung hero of the kitchen. It can rescue dinner on a busy weeknight, save you from a mountain of cleanup, and answer the call when you need to feed a crowd. We can’t wait to prove it to you with these fall dinner sheet pan recipes.
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Mustard Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts
This simple Half-Baked Harvest recipe spices up your traditional honey mustard chicken, literally! It’s perfect over the chicken’s crunchy cornflake breading and pairs so well with Brussels sprouts, which just so happen to be in peak season now. For the ultimate fall comfort dinner, serve over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.
Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Sausage, and Butternut Squash
If you’re looking for a recipe full of seasonal flavors, Kitchn delivers with this one. It’s colorful, hearty, and takes only 10 minutes to prep! And if you’ve never roasted gnocchi before, prepare to “fall” for the ease and unexpected taste.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Squash and Apples
Quick, easy, and so, so good, you might say we’ve hit the trifecta with this Better Homes & Gardens recipe. We recommend using fresh squash and Fuji, Gala, or Cortland apples since they are in season. Top with lemon zest to keep things fresh.
Sheet Pan Fish-and-Chips
Just when you thought fish-and-chips couldn’t get any better, Goodtaste makes it doable with one pan! We’ve even given it a healthy, no-fuss makeover to boot. No deep-frying and no oil splatter? Yes! Pro tip: Pre-toast your breadcrumbs in the microwave to get a head start on that golden-brown crust.
Sheet Pan Lamb Meatballs with Cauliflower and Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Lamb on a busy weeknight? You betcha—with this Food52 recipe. The meatballs are boldly flavored and the yogurt makes them meltingly tender. Broiling the cauliflower in one pan with the meatballs means it’ll soak up all the drippings too! Pro tip: Make a double or triple batch because you will want leftovers!
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