Description
This Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a hearty, cheesy casserole combining ground beef, pasta, sweet corn, and ranch flavors for a quick, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Break it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in ranch seasoning mix. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk. Heat over medium, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce. Continue stirring until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix cooked rotini, beef mixture, sweet corn, and cheese sauce.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle extra cheddar on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or green onions for more flavor.
- Spice it up with diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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