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Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake in a baking dish

Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake

A cheesy, comforting rotini bake with ground beef, sweet corn, and a creamy cheddar ranch sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 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) For serving

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into bits.
  2. Drain any excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix.
Making the Cheese Sauce
  1. In another saucepan, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
  2. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rotini, beef mix, sweet corn, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread evenly and sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Feel free to use a different type of pasta if rotini isn't available. If you wish to swap cheeses for a dairy-free option, ensure it melts well.