My House Runs On A Tight Grocery Budget Each Week; Here Are The 20 Sheet Pan Meals Everyone Can Agree On
Hi! I'm Sydney, a stay-at-home mom of three, and I make homemade meals for my Colorado family every week. My household runs on a $120 weekly grocery budget that — due to a severe peanut allergy — needs to cover almost every single meal and snack for the week. (We don't rely on much takeout for this reason.)
I'm always trying out new recipes, especially with cooking every meal at home — but one type of recipe that I rely on frequently is sheet pan meals.
From breakfast to dessert, sheet pan recipes are such a versatile, time-saving, and easy-clean option for my busy household — allowing me to create delicious and satisfying meals with minimal effort and clean-up. From breakfast to dessert, here are 20 of my all-time favorite sheet pan recipes that I've made again and again.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH:
1.Sheet Pan Vanilla Granola
Being a nut-free household, granola wasn't ever a staple in our house — until I found this recipe. The sweetness is subtle and the big-batch granola is the perfect topping for yogurt parfaits. My kids even like to eat this one straight out of the container!
Recipe: Sheet Pan Vanilla Granola
2.Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries or Chocolate Chips
If you've ever made pancakes for your family on the weekends, you know it usually results in everyone else having a good time — and you sitting down to eat alone with pancakes that are cold. These simple sheet pan pancakes are the perfect solution for everyone to eat all at once with WARM pancakes.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries or Chocolate Chips
3.Sheet Pan Denver Omelette
My husband would rarely eat breakfast during the week until I started prepping breakfast sandwiches for the freezer. This Denver omelette recipe adds all the delicious toppings without worrying if they'll tumble out onto his lap while he's on the go. The eggs bake nice and flat, which makes them perfect for layering on a sandwich.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Denver Omelette
4.Easy Puff Pastry Toaster Strudels
I've tried homemade pop tarts and toaster strudels and these toaster strudels won in my house hands down. You could make a rough puff pastry from scratch, or use a store-bought one like the recipe. Easily change the flavors with each season — strawberries or peaches would be perfect right now.
LUNCH & DINNER:
5.Sheet Pan Sausage & Gnocchi
Any time there's a recipe that has gnocchi and sausage, I know its going to be received well. This one uses fresh herbs and different types of squash. You can easily change out the squash choices depending on what's in season and you would still end up with a perfect meal.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage & Gnocchi
6.Sheet Pan Feta with Chickpeas & Tomatoes
This is a solid meatless Monday option that's still packed with protein — although I've also served this with fish or chicken. The chickpeas add a great crunch.
7.Honey Mustard Salmon
The Caesar dressing is a delicious addition and adds the perfect amount of saltiness — but I'd recommend doubling the veggies, especially if you're feeding a bigger crew.
Recipe: Honey Mustard Salmon
8.Sheet Pan Ratatouille
Perfect for summer or spring, the vegetables make this dish feel light and bright, while the sausage adds the perfect amount of savory to help make this a completely satisfying meal.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Ratatouille
9.Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan
My son isn't a red sauce fan, so when I came across this chicken parmesan recipe, I knew I had to try it. He rated this a 50/10 and went back for seconds! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the mozzarella on top makes for a satisfying, gooey bite. You can easily serve this over pasta or with a crusty piece of bread.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan
10.Sheet Pan Meatloaf & Potatoes
I love the concept of cooking the meatloaf and potatoes on one pan, because although meatloaf itself is pretty straightforward, once you get the potatoes and side veggies done, it can become quite the process. I recommend seasoning the meat itself more elaborately than the recipe calls for.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Meatloaf & Potatoes
11.Sheet Pan Hamburger Steak with Onions & Mushrooms
My family loves burger night, but they are few and far between in the Colorado winters. This sheet pan recipe makes it very easy to throw together a mushroom burger even when the grill is buried under a foot of snow. Throw on a slice of Swiss cheese and voila!
12.BBQ Chicken Pizza
We are big pizza people in my home — specifically homemade pizza. And until I get my hands on a pizza oven, this sheet pan recipe recipe is a great option to feed a big crowd. The BBQ is a great change up from the ordinary cheese and pepperoni.
Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza
13.Chicken & Balsamic Baked Peaches
I made this for the first time not long ago — and it instantly gained a place on my "To Make Again" list. The goat cheese added an incredible creamy texture and it was the best use for early summer peaches. Salty, sweet, and creamy — the absolute perfect combo.
Recipe: Chicken & Balsamic Baked Peaches
14.Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken & Potatoes
This recipe continues to make my favorites list again and again. I love the pretzel coating that's easily made up in the food processor and I always make sure to double the honey mustard recipe for adequate dipping!
15.Sheet Pan Nachos
For fun and low-key dinners, this one is a natural choice. While the nacho base heats in the oven, you can prep all the toppings so that everyone can customize their own.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos
16.Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
When I tell you that this recipe takes 15 mins start to finish.... I mean it: 15 minutes. I loved cooking shrimp on the sheet pan because in my house its easy for me to get distracted handling my kids while I'm cooking. No one likes overcooked seafood and the hands-off approach was the perfect remedy. I usually serve this over couscous, but can certainly be a meal all on its own!
Recipe: Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
17.Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Vegetables
Roasting the tomatoes of this recipe creates a perfect juicy sauce. Since the gnocchi is a bit more sturdy and doesn't dry out with that tomato juice, you can easily prep this meal and have it last for a few days.
18.Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
I love this version of Hawaiian chicken. It reminds me of a pineapple chicken dish my grandma used to make. You can change up the overall feel of it depending on which BBQ sauce you pick. Keep it as is or serve over rice — we do both in my house!
Recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
DESSERT:
19.Brown Butter Banana Bars
When I tell you that my family may never eat normal banana bread ever again, I'm not lying. My husband has even texted me while at work to declare how much he loves these banana bars. I prep a batch of these on the weekends and once the frosting is set, I'll cut and wrap them into individual portions for a fancy grab-and-go snack. (When making the frosting, I start with half the amount of sugar and start taste-testing for my desired sweetness from there. I have found that the halfway point is normally where I stop.)
Recipe: Brown Butter Banana Bars
20.Sugar Cookie Bars
I find these to be an ideal option for school party snacks or when you're needing treats for a larger number of people. I've even used the cookie base and made it into a fruit pizza.
Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars
For more family recipe ideas, follow me on Instagram at @sydneyinsuburbia or check out all of my past weekly meal plans here!
