Description
Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty casserole combining seasoned ground beef, rotini pasta, sweet corn, and a rich cheddar ranch sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15.25 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in ranch dressing mix, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, sweet corn, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Add cooked rotini pasta and fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add chopped bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and spice.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American