Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake
A comforting one-dish meal featuring ground beef, rotini pasta, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix. Set aside.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cooked rotini, beef mixture, sweet corn, and cheese sauce in a large bowl until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with extra shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Customize with different cheese or vegetables.