sheet pan
noun
plural sheet pans
: baking sheet
Place pepitas on a sheet pan and bake until they start to pop, about 7-10 minutes.—
Ruth Tobias
Ruth TobiasNo need to shell out for a high-end roasting pan and rack; just buy a cheap but sturdy sheet pan.—Sara Dickerman
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Start with a large enough sheet pan—or two—so none of the pieces are touching.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This sheet pan version of the classic wins by cooking faster and providing a generous ketchup-to-loaf ratio.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Set a wire rack inside a large sheet pan and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray (see Notes).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Just mix everything in one bowl, scoop onto a sheet pan, and bake until the edges are crisp, the centers chewy.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This sheet pan version of the classic wins by cooking faster and providing a generous ketchup-to-loaf ratio.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Set a wire rack inside a large sheet pan and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray (see Notes).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Just mix everything in one bowl, scoop onto a sheet pan, and bake until the edges are crisp, the centers chewy.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sheet pan
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“Sheet pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheet%20pan. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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