24 Tasty Meal Prep Sheet Pan Recipes (2024)

By: Denise Bustard8 Comments
Posted: 9/17/21Updated: 9/17/21

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24 tasty sheet pan recipes to save time and make meal prep more efficient. These sheet pan recipes are incredibly versatile, with many different flavors, spice rubs and sauces.

This round up features sheet pan meal prep recipes that are easy, versatile and quick to prepare. Just like one pot dinners, sheet pan meals are a great way to cook an entire meal with very little prep work (and without dirtying a ton of dishes)!

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Sheet pan meal prep recipes are definitely one of my go-to's for easy and efficient prep because you can load them up with veggies, and serve them in so many ways! From breakfast bakes, to buddha bowls, to burrito bowls, pita or wrap filling, and sheet pan dinners, there is so much variety.

Tips for the best sheet pan results:

Roasting time - pick veggies with a similar roasting time: nothing worse than having to pick out veggies that are done before the others; alternatively you can place veggies with different roasting times on separate halves of the pan or separate pans
Overcrowding - don't overcrowd the pan: veggies need some space to roast properly, and overloading the pan means they will take longer to roast and may get soggy as their neighbours release liquid
Toss in oil - oil is absolutely necessary to prevent dried out veggies. Toss them in a bowl, then transfer to the pan to remove excess oil. I always use olive oil; 2 tablespoons per 5 cups of veggies

Variations

It's so easy to mix up the flavor profiles of your sheet pan meal prep recipes by adding different spice rubs or sauces. Here are a few idea to get your creative meal prep juices flowing:

Spice rubs - have a favorite sheet pan meal, but tired of the same flavor profile over and over again? Try using a different spice rub! Here are 7 homemade spice rub blends to try.
Sauces and dressings - add a dipping sauce on the side, like this tzatziki sauce, homemade ranch dressing, green goddess dressing, or this creamy tahini dressing.

Breakfast

Sheet Pan Eggs (feeds a crowd)

Cook breakfast for a crowd with these sheet pan eggs! Prepare them in minutes, customize with your favorite toppings, and sit back and relax while the oven does the hard work.

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Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes

Skip the flipping with these big batch sheet pan protein pancakes! Light and fluffy, with juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, they are filling with 11 g protein per serving. Prep them ahead and reheat for easy breakfasts through the week.

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake

This sheet pan breakfast bake with sausages, sweet potato, zucchini, and bell peppers is seasoned with fajita seasoning for a delicious and easy meal prep breakfast. This meal prep is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.

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Make Ahead Sausage Breakfast Bowls

Make ahead healthy sausage breakfast bowls with roasted root vegetables and turkey sausage. Prep ahead and re-heat for tasty meal prep breakfasts.

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Lunch bowls

Cauliflower Cashew Lunch Bowls

Makethese cauliflower cashew lunch bowls ahead of time and have work lunches ready for the week! Roasted cauliflower, toasted cashews, barley and chickpeas are all tossed in a delicious honey-ginger vinaigrette!

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Moroccan Couscous Meal Prep Bowls

These Moroccan inspired meal prep bowls are full of warm spices and deep flavor. With spiced chicken thighs, roasted cauliflower and green beans served over lemony pearl couscous, it's an easy meal to prep on the weekend.

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Mix & Match Meal Prep Burrito Bowls

These mix & match meal prep burrito bowls will help you make four delicious lunches using what you have on hand in your pantry and fridge.

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Pitas & Wraps

Pesto Chicken Pita Recipe

This easy pesto chicken pita recipe is classic and delicious. Roasted vegetables and chicken, tossed in pesto, and served in a pita pocket! A family favorite recipe that works great meal prep!

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Greek Chicken Wraps

These Greek chicken wraps are proof that simple ingredients can yield incredible flavor! With roasted vegetables and chicken tossed in a simple blend of spices, salty feta cheese, and a subtle taste of lemon.

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Dinners

Cranberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken

This cranberry balsamic sheet pan chicken has all the flavors of fall and is simple to throw together on a weeknight. You can also prep components ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it even easier!

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Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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cynrok says
Posted on 9/18/21 at Posted on 9/18/21
i'm confused, in the lunch section there are a bunch of recipes for bowls that have nothing to do with sheetpan dinners?
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- Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
  Posted on 9/20/21 at Posted on 9/20/21
  Hi Cynrok, I can see why you may have been confused! To clarify - each of these lunch bowl recipes is cooked up on a sheet pan. While the image shows the finished meal in a bowl, if you click over to each of the recipes you will find that they are indeed sheet pan meals. I hope this helps!
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Charles J Houlroyd Jr says
Posted on 10/5/20 at Posted on 10/5/20
I just live the sheet pan cooking concept! Quick and easy yet so delicious My wife works and I cook dinner I am not complaining but doing these sheet pan meals sure makes the dinner chore a whole lot easier and the food taste great! Please keep them coming!! Big fan of this Sheet Pan concept! Thank You
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- Denise Bustard says
  Posted on 10/19/20 at Posted on 10/19/20
  Hi Charles! Glad to hear you love them! I have a bunch on my site, and should be more coming soon 🙂
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ELOY FERNANDES MORGADO JUNIOR says
Posted on 2/6/18 at Posted on 2/6/18
Hello
Could you please inform if I can freeze this recipies.
Tks
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- Denise says
  Posted on 2/6/18 at Posted on 2/6/18
  Hi! I think it comes down to personal taste. Personally I don't enjoy roasted vegetables after they are frozen/thawed as they get a bit mushy.
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Paula Dodaro says
Posted on 1/20/18 at Posted on 1/20/18
There is no recipe attached to Meal Prep Sheet Pan Fajitas; instead, it repeats the salmon recipe.
The whole concept is such a terrific idea. Thanks…
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- Denise says
  Posted on 1/21/18 at Posted on 1/21/18
  Thanks for catching that, Paula! Updating ASAP!
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24 Tasty Meal Prep Sheet Pan Recipes (2024)

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Do you cover sheet pan dinners? ›

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.

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Can you prep sheet pan meals ahead of time? ›

Sheet pan meal prep recipes are definitely one of my go-to's for easy and efficient prep because you can load them up with veggies, and serve them in so many ways! From breakfast bakes, to buddha bowls, to burrito bowls, pita or wrap filling, and sheet pan dinners, there is so much variety.

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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.

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What size sheet pan for sheet pan dinners? ›

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.

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Can you use parchment paper for sheet pan recipes? ›

Aluminum foil and parchment paper are your friends.

Line the pan with either foil or parchment before cooking to help make clean-up easy! Remember: If you're broiling, do not use parchment paper, which can catch fire. Go with the foil, and mist it with cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.

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What temperature do you cook a sheet pan at? ›

Temperatures range from 375-400°F for sheet pan meals. Depending on the vegetables and protein you've chosen, it may take anywhere from 35-45 minutes to cook thoroughly. Remember if you've chosen something you know will overcook in that period, you want to add it in later on in the cooking time.

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What is the difference between a baking sheet and a sheet pan? ›

Quarter sheet pans are typically 9 by 13 inches (a standard size for sheet cakes), half sheet pans are 18 by 13 inches (this is the size of most pans described simply as baking sheets) and full sheet pans are 26 by 18 inches (too big to fit in many home ovens, but the standard commercial size).

What are restaurant sheet pans made of? ›

Professional sheet pans used in commercial kitchens typically are made of aluminum, with a 25 mm (1 in) raised lip around the edge, and come in both standard and non-standard sizes.

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What is the difference between a jelly roll pan and a cookie sheet? ›

A jelly roll pan has one-inch rims, which makes it ideal for working with liquid batter or food that releases juices as they cook. A cookie sheet only has one raised rim (for ease of handling), so it's not great for working with liquids like the Dutch Oven is.

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Should I cover my baking sheet with foil? ›

Aluminum foil is safe for oven use, making it great for lining baking sheets. But you should not line the bottom of the oven with foil to catch spills and drips because it can melt in high heat and damage the oven.

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Can you cover a pan with a baking sheet? ›

A Baking Sheet

It's a little bit bulkier than a regular pot lid, but it'll do the trick. It's an old test kitchen and restaurant secret for when the right-sized lid isn't available or doesn't exist.

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Do you have to cover food when baking? ›

Covering dishes with aluminum foil during a bake helps lock in moisture. Loosely placing or tenting a sheet of foil over a dish can prevent the top from browning while the rest of your dish continues to bake.

Should I cover the pan when cooking? ›

Covering a skillet, saucepan, or pot while cooking helps maintain temperature control, which is important for even cooking. It helps bring liquid to a boil faster, too (which uses less energy, aka, it's more cost efficient, too). Covering the pot keeps steam from escaping, too.

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24 Tasty Meal Prep Sheet Pan Recipes (2024)

Tips for the best sheet pan results:

Variations

Breakfast

Lunch bowls

Pitas & Wraps

Dinners

Meet Denise Bustard

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