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Stress-Free Thanksgiving: 4 Easy Sides on One Sheet Pan
If you want a simple, delicious Thanksgiving spread without spending all day in the kitchen, here are the four sides I’m making this year for my family (3 adults + 2 kids). They all fit perfectly in the Dollar Tree 3-pack foil tins and yes, they all bake together on ONE sheet pan at 350° for just 30 minutes.
Perfect for a small gathering, budget-friendly, and full of variety when served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, and gravy. 
1. Sweet Potato Casserole
I use canned yams because they are already peeled and fully cooked, which makes everything faster just open, drain, and mash!
2 cans drained yams
2 Tbsp melted butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Mash until smooth, spread into a baking dish, and top with marshmallows + pecans.
2. Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
I used fresh carrots cut into matchsticks, which keep a little texture after baking. If you prefer super soft carrots, you can swap in canned sliced carrots instead totally works and saves even more prep time.
4–6 carrots (or 2 cans sliced carrots), drained
2 Tbsp melted butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, garlic powder
Toss together and place in a small baking dish.
3. Green Bean Casserole
Classic, simple, and perfect for baking alongside everything else.
2 cans french-style green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom
1/4 cup milk
1 cup fried onions (plus extra for topping)
Salt & pepper
Mix, spread into a dish, and reserve extra onions for the last 5 minutes.
4. Apple Crisp
Technically dessert… but honestly, who’s judging on Thanksgiving? 
1 can apple pie filling
Crumb Topping:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
Spread the pie filling in the dish, mix the topping until crumbly, and sprinkle over top.
Bake Everything at the Same Time
Place all four dishes on a sheet pan.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Add the extra fried onions to the green bean casserole during the final 5 minutes so they get perfectly crispy.
These sides are quick, cozy, affordable, and super manageable especially if you’re cooking a smaller Thanksgiving meal and don’t want 10 dishes going at once. Hope this helps someone else planning a simple but delicious holiday spread!