Description

This hearty Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is the ultimate comfort food! It’s loaded with ground beef, tender rotini pasta, sweet corn, melty cheddar cheese, and a flavorful ranch-seasoned cream sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a weeknight favorite the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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12 oz rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, adjust to taste)

1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)

1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Brown the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

Add seasoning: Stir in garlic, ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Mix in corn and sauce: Add sweet corn, cream soup, sour cream, and milk. Stir until smooth and heated through. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.

Combine with pasta: In a large mixing bowl or directly in the skillet (if big enough), toss the cooked pasta with the beef mixture until evenly coated.

Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions or fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken instead of beef for a chicken ranch version.
Add chopped cooked bacon for an extra “loaded” flavor.

Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of cheddar for even more cheesy goodness.