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Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake

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Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups rotini pasta cooked & drained
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef:
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Set aside.
  5. Make the Cheese Sauce:
  6. In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk over medium heat.
  7. Stir until smooth and melted, then add cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
  8. Season lightly with salt & pepper to taste.
  9. Combine Everything:
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, beef, corn, and cheese sauce until evenly coated.
  12. Bake:
  13. Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  14. Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top.
  15. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  16. Serve:
  17. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot!

Notes

Add Veggies: Stir in bell peppers, green onions, or spinach.
Spice It Up: Mix in jalapeños or hot sauce for heat.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3 days—reheat in the oven or microwave.