Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef & Sweet Corn Rotini Bake
This hearty and flavorful Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is the perfect comfort food. With seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, rotini pasta, and a creamy ranch sauce, topped with melted cheddar, it’s a satisfying one-dish meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 35min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
– 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
– 1 package (12 oz) rotini pasta
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. **Cook the Pasta:**
– Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. **Prepare the Beef:**
– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
– Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet corn and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. **Make the Sauce:**
– In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Stir until smooth.
4. **Assemble the Bake:**
– Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned beef and corn mixture, and sour cream sauce. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. **Bake:**
– Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
– Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. **Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
– **Variations:** You can add diced bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños to the beef mixture for added flavor.
– **Cheese:** Feel free to swap the cheddar for another cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different twist.
– **Storage:** Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
– **Freezing:** This dish freezes well. Assemble and freeze before baking, or freeze individual servings after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg