Description
Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a comforting, creamy dish that brings together tender ground beef, sweet corn, and rotini pasta in a rich cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make bake will have everyone asking for seconds. Its delightful flavors and colorful presentation make it a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in sweet corn and ranch seasoning; cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg