Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
This Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner is a sweet and savory combination of chicken sausage, apples, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and bacon. It is tossed in a delicious marinade and baked to perfection! It is a one pan meal the whole family will love. Paleo, gluten free, dairy free.
Happy September! It’s officially my favorite time of year. I love the change in season, cooler temps, cozy meals, pumpkins, apples, etc. It’s also my birthday month, which is another reason I love the month of September!
Back to school is also a crazy time for many of us. I realize things may look different with some kids at home for virtual learning, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need more easy one-pan meals! Sheet pan meals are my love language – I love how simple they are. This Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner is a spin off of my Sausage, Potato, and Broccoli Sheet Pan Supper. The main similarity is the delicious marinade that everything gets tossed in before baking. That is what makes these sheet pan dinners stand out from the rest! They are so flavorful and never dry or boring. I feel like it’s easier to stick with a healthy eating plan when the food tastes good – amiright?!
What Ingredients do I need to make this Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner?
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this meal.
- Chicken Sausage – You can really use any sausage you want, but I prefer Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage. It can be found in most grocery stores with the hot dogs and other deli meats/sausages. I get a 3-pack at Costco which comes with 5 sausages in each pack. I used 5 for this recipe.
- Butternut squash – I like to buy this pre-cut to save time. I used a 1 lb package. You can also use frozen pre-cut butternut squash.
- Brussels sprouts – 1 lb bag and cut then in half (after cutting off the stems/bottoms).
- Bacon – We like to get this from Butcher Box to ensure it’s sugar free and Whole30 friendly. I used a whole pack.
- Apples – My favorite type of apple for cooking and baking is Honeycrisp. They add the perfect amount of sweetness to this dish.
For the sauce:
- Olive oil
- coconut aminos
- dijon mustard – check your labels to ensure it does not have sugar or wine.
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt
Since the bacon is pretty salty, I have cut the salt in half for this recipe compared to my other sheet pan recipes.
I also made an optional Garlic Aioli for dipping, and it’s pretty incredible! Ingredients:
- Mayo (I like Sir Kensington’s Avocado oil mayo and get it at Costco)
- Minced garlic
- Hot Sauce (My favorite is Frank’s Red Hot)
The sauce will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What size pan should I use?
I definitely suggest using a large sheet pan for this recipe. You can also use two smaller sheet pans. I think using one larger one ensures everything cooks at the same time and evenly. You can check out the one I have HERE.
It is 15 x 21 inches.
I also like to use parchment paper instead of foil so nothing sticks!
For this recipe, we cut up the bacon and cook it before everything else, and then toss everything in the bacon fat. This is what also gives this sheet pan dinner incredible flavor!
Looking for some other Whole30 sheet pan dinners to make life easier this fall? Check these out:
Whole30 Sheet Pan Beef & Broccoli
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Squash and Grapes
Ok, let’s make it a great month! Happy cooking!
xo,
Mary
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Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 pack Aidell's chicken apple sausage, or sausage of choice, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 pack sugar free bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, bottoms cut, halved
- 1 lb cubed butternut squash
- 1 honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut your bacon into one inch pieces and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the rest of your ingredients and add them to a large bowl. Whisk the marinade ingredients together, and pour it over everything in the bowl. Use your hands to mix and coat everything well.
- When the bacon comes out of the oven, add the remaining ingredients to the pan. Toss everything with the bacon pieces / bacon fat. Return the pan to the oven for 20 minutes.
- At this point, check to see if everything is browned to your liking. If you prefer things a little more crispy, toss everything again and return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with the garlic aioli and enjoy!
216 Comments on “Whole30 Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner”
My four kiddies are between 2 and 9 years old and they all love it!
Amazing! So glad to hear it!
This meal is AMAZING! Literally mouth-watering! It is so easy to make and a big hit young and old. I used both chicken apple and turkey Italian sausage. The sauce has the perfect spices. Another hit from Mary Smith!!!! Don’t wait any longer to try this recipe! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you Julie!!
This is one of my families favorite meals of all time! The flavor of the marinade is so good and this dinner comes together really quickly. I love rehearing leftovers in the airfryer to recrisp! Don’t miss out on the aioli dip, it’s delicious!!
Thanks Amanda!!
This sheet pan meal is just about a weekly dinner in my home! There are only 2 of us now, but it makes for great leftovers I can either use for lunch or add some eggs and make a great breakfast that keeps me satisfied pretty much all day!! Mary is my go to, and “Mary’s Whole Life” passes my lips almost daily, even my kids and their families have been making her meals!! Let’s be honest I have never made anything that was less than delicious!!! 😋😋😋
THANK YOU! I appreciate you so much!
Delicious! Followed recipe exactly and used suggestion of a few extra minutes cooking at the end. everyone loved it
So glad you enjoyed it, Meredith!
I am obsessed with this meal!!! It’s the perfect combination of ingredients (please see Mary’s fall harvest salad for a similar combination but in salad form).
I make it every other week and recommend it to everyone I know. It’s so easy and so delicious.
Highly recommend heating up the leftovers in an air fryer 🙂
Thank you so much!
I’ve made this before but I’m out of chicken sausage do you think I could do chicken thighs?
Yes you could but you would need to add them at the beginning with the potatoes to ensure they get cooked through!
Thank you for creating this recipe! I have made it for 4 weeks in a row. I do use sweet potatoes instead of the butternut squash. I have shared this recipe with family and friends. This is so delicious, filling, and healthy!
so glad you love it, thank you Robin!
The flavor in this recipe is amazing! This will be on the meal prep rotation for sure! I’ve actually used the marinade for several different things now, it is the best!
So pleasantly surprised – such an easy dinner to whip up, plenty of leftovers for my husband and I (yielded 6 big servings), and such good flavor.
We served it over greens, and added some sauerkraut – along with the delicious aioli. Will definitely make again.
Thanks Lauren!
Does this freeze well? Soooo good I don’t want to waste a drop. Lol
Yes it should!
This meal is so delicious and versatile. The best part is the garlic aioli, it is addictive! I make it every week and dip whatever I may be having for dinner in it. Delicious with salmon 🙂
great idea! so glad you love this meal!
When I saw this I was anxious to make it and I was not disappointed. This was so good and filling. My husband is a fussy eater and he liked it a lot! Had leftovers the next day and that was just as good as the first time. Highly recommend this recipe
Thank you Janice!
This is SO GOOD! I made it 2x one week! So fast, flavorful and filling! Thank you , Mary!
So glad you love it!
so glad you enjoyed it!
Love this, so easy to make and very tasty. Prefer sweet potato and delicata squash. versatile recipe for what is left in your fridge.
Thank you Renee!
What is a serving size for this recipe
approximately 1.5 cups – it’s 1/6 of the total sheet pan since there are 6 servings.
Dare I say this is a top five meal for me?! I love this recipe so much! I have used all kinds of sausage for this recipe, swapped the veggies, and the meal is still amazing! The marinade is what makes this the best and how easy it is!
Yay! What a compliment!
Delicious and so easy!! love the aioli, it’s a must for this recipe.
Thank you Liz!
I did sub for sweet potatoes since my bf doesn’t like the squash. Soooooo dang good! As always sooooo sang easy! The Mayo just adds the perfect garlicky kick! I highly recommend.
Thanks Katie!!
I used sweet potatoes and it turned out delicious. My boyfriend’s kids ages 5 and 7 said it was the best home cooked dinner they have eaten. Absolutely delicious. I am shocked at how well this turned out!
Thats amazing to hear, thanks Hannah!