Description
Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole made with ground beef, rotini pasta, sweet corn, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting family meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and milk over medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, beef mixture, sweet corn, and cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the top evenly and sprinkle a little extra shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or green onions for more flavor and color.
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- You can use rotini for mac and cheese for a fun twist.
- Corn adds sweetness and texture to pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg