Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake: An Easy Family Favorite
A delicious and easy recipe that combines beef, sweet corn, and rotini pasta topped with cheddar ranch flavoring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can sweet corn, drained
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, rotini, sweet corn, ranch seasoning, milk, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider stirring in diced peppers or onions with the beef.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg