Description
This cheesy ranch rotini bake with beef and sweet corn is the ultimate comfort food dinner recipe. Perfect for weeknights, it’s creamy, hearty, and family-friendly. Includes ground beef, pasta, ranch seasoning, and cheese. A baked pasta dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups sweet corn (canned or frozen)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil the rotini in salted water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Drain fat.
3. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and milk. Stir until smooth and melted.
4. Add sweet corn and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
5. Combine pasta with the beef and cheese mixture until well coated.
6. Transfer everything into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
7. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
This dish freezes well—just cool completely before storing.
You can swap rotini with penne or elbow pasta if needed.
Try adding jalapeños or cooked bacon for a spicy or smoky variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of the dish)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg