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Thanksgiving Sheet Pan Dinner for Two
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Thanksgiving Sheet Pan Dinner for Two

This Thanksgiving Sheet Pan Dinner for Two is a complete Thanksgiving meal with all your favorites scaled down to fit a small family.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: healthy, sheet pan, Thanksgiving
Servings: 4 or 2 very large servings
Calories: 832kcal

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams
  • Olive oil for rubbing skins
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Stuffing:

  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 package of pre-seasoned turkey stuffing bread crumbs e.g., Stove Top
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter divided
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup cranberries we used dried cranberries, but you can also use fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Turkey:

  • 1 turkey breast thawed
  • Fresh herbs as desired thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley

Brussels Sprouts:

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts rinsed, trimmed, and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the sheet pan.
  • Prepare stuffing: In a medium skillet, cook celery and onion in four tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
  • Add the water and package of bread crumbs(and seasoning) to the skillet. Toss well until the bread has absorbed all of the water.
  • Add the cranberries and pecans and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Season turkey breast as desired - many turkey breasts will come pre-seasoned, but you can also add herbs like thyme, rosemary, and/or sage. Rub the turkey breast all over with olive oil or softened butter and seasonings. Place in the center of the sheet pan.
  • Spoon stuffing into buttered ramekins and place on the sheet pan.
  • Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in remaining space on sheet pan.
  • Bake the sheet pan for 45 minutes - 1 hour until turkey breast registers 165°F at its center. Stir the brussels sprouts once or twice during baking. Remove ramekins with stuffing from the oven once they are browned on top and cooked through (timing will depend on size of the ramekins).
  • Once the turkey has cooked and the sweet potatoes pierce easily with a fork, remove the sheet pan from the oven.
  • Slice open the sweet potatoes and load with butter and marshmallows. Place one tablespoon of butter over the top of the stuffing in each ramekin and return everything to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes longer to toast the marshmallows and top of the stuffing.
  • Sprinkle sheet pan with pomegranate seeds and fresh chopped herbs and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Potassium: 1720mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 17770IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 6mg