Description
This Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole filled with tender ground beef, rotini pasta, sweet corn, and a blend of ranch dressing and sour cream. Topped with a crispy breadcrumb and butter crust, it’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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12 oz rotini pasta
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1 lb ground beef
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1 cup ranch dressing
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
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1/2 cup diced bell peppers
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook Pasta: Boil rotini pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
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Cook Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, ranch dressing, sour cream, shredded cheddar, sweet corn, bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
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Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Top with Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and drizzle with melted butter.
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Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
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Serve: Let the bake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Make Ahead: You can prepare the casserole in advance and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking.
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Freezer Friendly: This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer for about 45 minutes.
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Substitute Meat: Ground turkey or chicken works as a great substitute for ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg