The stretch between the holidays and the new year—or even back-to-school—can feel like a blur. You're caught between celebrating, resetting, and just trying to get back on track. The last thing you want to deal with? Complicated meals.
Enter one-pan sheet recipes: the ultimate kitchen hack for this in-between time. These dishes deliver big on flavour while keeping the effort to a minimum. Whether you're juggling work, family, or just need a break from elaborate cooking, one sheet pan meals make mealtime a breeze.
From quick breakfasts to hearty dinners, we've got a lineup of recipes that will simplify your days without sacrificing taste. So, grab your favourite sheet pan and get ready to streamline your time in the kitchen while still enjoying every bite!
Meat, Veggie, Side
Combining a protein, side dish, and vegetable is by far the most popular sheet pan recipe combo. Recipes are endless, and there are a few tricks you’ll want to keep in mind for successful sheet pan cooking:
- Use a heavy-duty pan
- Know the cooking times for each ingredient - they may not all go in the oven at the same time.
- Cut each ingredient into the same size pieces, so they finish cooking at the same time.
- You may need to rotate your pan if your oven cooks unevenly.
Here are a few of our favourite recipes:
- Shrimp Scampi with Squash and Garlic Bread
- Pork Chops with Potatoes and Broccoli
- Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Wings with Potatoes and Broccoli
- Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
- Baked Tofu and Peanut Sauce
Casseroles
Casseroles are a traditional and delicious favourite. You may be wondering why you would bake a casserole in a sheet pan instead of a deeper dish - sheet pan casseroles provide you with crispy and crunchy textures!
Here are some delicious examples:
Breakfasts
Making sheet pan breakfasts is the perfect way to start the day with a full meal. It also makes prep and clean-up easier when entertaining overnight guests. Which one will help you kick off your day?
- Breakfast Bake with Eggs, Hash Browns, and Bacon
- Veggie Frittata
- Breakfast Sliders
- Eggs in a Hole with Sausage and Potatoes
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Snacks
Want to make snacking easy? Have one of these snack pans ready to go for the inevitable afternoon snacking from your kids!
Desserts
Your favourite desserts baked on a pan makes them thinner and allows for more pieces. Perfect when you just want bite-sized treats!
Here are some of our most-loved recipes:
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
- Sheet Pan Chocolate Almond Toffee
- Nectarine and Berry Slab Pie Bars
- Lemon Bars
Four of a Kind
If you have picky eaters in your household, you’re going to love this concept! These dishes divide your pan into four with different flavours for each quadrant.
To fully enjoy your sheet pan cooking, there are a few cooking supplies you may want to consider. Silicone baking mats will make your clean-up even easier, save money, and are less wasteful than aluminum foil.
Want to go right from the oven to the table? These oven mitts double as trivets! Then, of course, you need durable and easy-to-clean pans. Check out this list of Best Sheet Pans Tested and Reviewed.
Use these supplies, tips, and recipes to help get excited about mealtime again!
