Description
This Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn is the ultimate comfort food casserole. Perfectly cooked rotini pasta, seasoned ground beef, and sweet corn are coated in a creamy ranch cheese sauce and baked to golden bubbly perfection. It’s hearty, family-friendly, and a crowd-pleasing dinner for any night of the week.
Ingredients
16 oz rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 cup sweet corn (canned or thawed frozen)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 oz ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in sweet corn and cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. In a separate saucepan, add cream cheese or sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning. Stir over low heat until smooth and creamy.
6. In a large mixing bowl or baking dish, combine pasta, beef, corn, and ranch sauce. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
7. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese or sour cream for the creamiest texture.
Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente holds up best during baking.
Want extra heat? Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, beef casserole, ranch pasta