It turns out your sheet pan is good for so much more than roasting vegetables. Take these comfort classics, for example: Who doesn't love the crunchy breadcrumb topping on a baked mac and cheese, or the caramelized, crispy edges of a lasagna? Baking dishes like these on a sheet pan maximizes the surface area, so you get more of the best parts in every bite. This trusty all-purpose pan is also great for turning out big batches of eggs or eggplant Parmesan — dishes that would traditionally keep you in the kitchen, hovering over a frying pan. Here are seven sheet pan-recipes to show you how it's done.

Photography by Tara Donne