Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake. This creamy, cheesy casserole features tender rotini pasta, savory ground beef, and sweet corn, all enveloped in a luscious ranch-flavored cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Step: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix; set aside.
- Step: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth; stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Step: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, beef mixture, sweet corn, and cheese sauce until well combined.
- Step: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (9×13 inches), top with extra cheddar cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, use an oven at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil for 20 minutes, or microwave in 2-3 minute intervals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta bake, ground beef, ranch seasoning, sweet corn, rotini, family dinner, comforting casserole