30 Whole30 Sheet Pan Recipes: The Best Quick and Easy One Pan Meals - Whole Kitchen Sink (2024)

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What is the basic of sheet pan dinners? ›

A sheet pan takes the concept of a one-pot meal and flips it onto a pan. It saves time, makes clean-up easier, and doesn't require expensive equipment or fancy ingredients. Just start with your protein of choice, then add vegetables, fat and flavorings, and roast at high heat until everything is golden brown.

The right baking sheet to use for sheet pan dinners is called a half-sheet pan. It's made of heavy-gauge metal, measures 18 by 13 inches, and has a 1-inch rim all the way around. It's sturdy enough to take high oven heat — and sometimes broiler heat if your recipe calls for it.

Although cookie sheets are often referred to as "baking sheets," there are differences between a cookie sheet and a baking sheet (also known as a baking sheet pan or simply a sheet pan): Baking sheet pans have rolled edges with a lip around the entire pan, whereas cookie sheets do not.

One of the most multifunctional pieces of bakeware is a baking sheet (aka a sheet pan). But, to be frank, a baking sheet can also be used for more savory dishes than sweet. These kitchen workhorses can do anything from roast meats and vegetables to create one-pan, multilayered meals.

The Nordic Ware baking sheets usually retail for around $30 for two pans. This is a little more expensive than some other brands, but the Nordic Ware's durability and sturdiness justify the price.

Lining the pan

Cleanup is a breeze when you line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

According to the many experts I've interviewed over the years, stainless steel is the best material for a saucepan. It conducts heat evenly and is sensitive to variations, plus it's incredibly durable. And when it comes to stainless-steel pans, All-Clad really can't be beat.

A go-to for baking cookies and cakes, sheet pans also can be used for making breads and pastries, roasting vegetables and preparing full meals. Although they often are referred to as baking sheets, cookie sheets differ in their shape and style. While baking sheets have a rolled edge, cookie sheets typically do not.

Foil is the right choice when you're roasting at temperatures of 425°F (220°C) or higher. Unless it's labelled non-stick, foil needs greasing, and — surprise! — it makes no difference if the shiny side is up or down. Cover the baking sheet completely, including the sides and corners, to catch any mess.

Larger Baking Sheets can be used to bake any savory dishes you can think of, such as roasted, baked chicken, and one-pan sheet meals. On the other hand, smaller-sized Baking Sheets are ideal for baking sweet treats, such as sheet cakes, brownies, and cookies.

What is a full sheet pan used for? ›

In the US a sheet pan has a lip. You can use it for to bake cookies but it's main pourpous is making sheet cakes that you can slather with jelly, jam or other filling and roll up. Cookie sheets can have a much shorter or no lip. No lip makes it easier to scoot cookies of onto a cooling rack.