Description
This Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef & Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, sweet corn, and creamy cheddar ranch sauce with rotini pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a hearty meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Rotini Pasta
- Ground Beef
- Sweet Corn
- Cheddar Cheese
- Ranch Dressing
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the sweet corn, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet with the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the ranch dressing until the beef and corn are thoroughly coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini and the beef mixture. Gently fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack, and add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.