Description
A delicious and comforting cheesy ranch rotini bake featuring ground beef and sweet corn, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the sweet corn and ranch seasoning to the beef, stirring to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rotini, beef mixture, sour cream, milk, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg