Description
A rich and creamy cheesy ranch rotini bake with beef and sweet corn that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spiral pasta (rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a cheese blend)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the sweet corn, ranch dressing, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the milk over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap cheese blends or add veggies as per your liking. This dish is versatile and works well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bake, beef, cheesy, ranch, pasta