Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake
This cheesy and creamy Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake combines ground beef, rotini pasta, sweet corn, and a ranch-infused sauce topped with gooey melted cheddar. It’s an easy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon green onions (for garnish) optional
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers (for topping) optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix to the skillet with the beef. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and sweet corn to the skillet, stirring to combine everything in the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For added texture, top with crushed crackers or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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