Sheet Pan Turkey with Root Vegetables
Skip the whole bird and make this easy Sheet Pan Turkey with Root Vegetables instead. Juicy herb butter turkey legs and wings roast alongside carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and turnips for a simple one-pan Thanksgiving dinner packed with classic holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Turkey
- 2 turkey legs
- 2 turkey wings
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
- 8 small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 2 turnips, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Pat turkey legs and wings dry with paper towels. Rub herb butter all over the turkey, including under the skin where possible.
- Arrange turkey pieces on a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Cover tightly with foil and roast for 45 minutes.
- While turkey roasts, toss carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and turnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove sheet pan from oven and carefully arrange vegetables around the turkey.
- Cover again and roast for another 45 minutes, or until turkey reaches 180°F in the thickest part of the leg.
- Remove foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Fresh herbs provide the most flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted.
- Sweet potatoes can replace Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Add Brussels sprouts during the final 20 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers make excellent turkey sandwiches and soups.