Description
Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a hearty, comforting casserole that combines savory ground beef, sweet corn, and creamy cheddar cheese in a delightful rotini pasta dish. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix (1 packet)
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in sweet corn and reduce heat to low. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and ranch dressing mix until smooth; pour over beef and corn mixture, stirring well.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted. Mix in the cooked rotini pasta until well combined.
- Transfer everything into a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg