Life gets busy, and by the end of the day, you may be staring into the fridge, wondering what to make. When you’re short on time and energy, let sheet-pan dinners come to the rescue. Making these easy baked dinner recipes is as simple as tossing your ingredients onto a sheet pan, sliding it into the oven and letting the magic happen.

The recipes in this collection are easy to assemble or quick to bake—or both! The Taste of Home Test Kitchen tested these tried-and-true recipes for taste, ease of preparation and nutritional value, and our readers also vouch for these simple yet delicious one-pan meals.

With minimal effort, you can make a wide array of delicious recipes on your trusty sheet pan, from roasted vegetables to hearty proteins (and even sheet-pan desserts). The best part? Cleaning baking sheets is so easy that you won’t need to wish for a kitchen fairy. For even more convenience, meal-prep these sheet-pan recipes to enjoy a filling, homemade dinner even on the busiest weeknight.

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