Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn
Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn is a cozy, satisfying dish perfect for family dinners. Packed with tender rotini pasta, savory beef, and sweet corn, it’s topped with melted cheese for a comforting, creamy finish. This meal is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and guaranteed to please both kids and adults alike. Whether it's a busy weeknight or a weekend get-together, this dish will become your new go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can 15 ounces sweet corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the Rotini Pasta
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook it according to the package instructions, ensuring it's just al dente. Once the pasta is ready, drain it and set aside.
Brown the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet, heat the ground beef over medium heat. As it cooks, break it apart with a spatula. Add the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring occasionally. Cook until the beef is fully browned, then drain any excess fat.
Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce
- To the browned beef, add the cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and milk. Stir everything together until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth, creamy sauce.
Combine Pasta and Corn
- Add the drained sweet corn and cooked rotini pasta to the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the pasta and corn in the creamy ranch sauce, making sure everything is evenly combined.
Assemble the Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the pasta mixture into it. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
Bake
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Serve
- Once the Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake is out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes to set. Serve hot, and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness!