Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake
This Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is the perfect comfort food! Full of savory ranch dressing, tender beef, sweet corn, and melted cheddar cheese, it’s sure to satisfy your hunger. Whether for dinner or meal prep, this creamy, cheesy bake will be a hit with the whole family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Pasta, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain grease.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine ranch dressing, sour cream, cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and bell peppers. Add the cooked beef and pasta.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter, then sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try using a flavored ranch dressing (like bacon or garlic ranch).
- You can add extra veggies like spinach or zucchini to boost the nutrition.
- Make sure to drain the beef thoroughly to avoid a greasy dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg