Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Loaded with ground beef, sweet corn, spiral pasta, and a velvety ranch-infused cheese sauce, it’s an easy dinner idea that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Whether you’re looking for quick meal prep, easy family food, or new dinner ideas, this bake is a hearty crowd-pleaser. Great for leftovers, and easy to customize with pantry staples!
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup milk
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. In the same skillet or a saucepan, melt cream cheese with milk over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth.
5. Add ranch seasoning and half the cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
6. In a large bowl or pot, combine pasta, beef, corn, and cheese sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
7. Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden.
9. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the pasta is cooked just al dente — it continues to soften while baking.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the creamiest, smoothest melt.
Let the bake rest before serving to help it firm up and slice easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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