Description
Hearty loaded cheddar ranch beef and sweet corn brings comfort to your dinner table with its rich, creamy flavors. Ranch-seasoned beef mingles with sweet corn, creating a delightful meal that beckons you to savor each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, sizzle olive oil, and thoroughly brown ground beef while crumbling, removing excess fat and seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Incorporate ranch seasoning mix and set aside.
- Create a velvety sauce by melting cream cheese, sour cream, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until completely integrated and creamy, then season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375F. In a spacious mixing bowl, blend cooked rotini pasta, seasoned beef, sweet corn kernels, and prepared cheese sauce, ensuring thorough and even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly and sprinkling additional cheddar cheese across the surface for enhanced cheesy texture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top transforms into a golden, bubbling crust. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot and immediately.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for spice lovers who crave an extra kick.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create lighter, dietary-friendly versions that maintain delicious flavor profiles.
- Use fresh sweet corn kernels during summer season for maximum sweetness and crunch, though frozen corn works perfectly as convenient alternative year-round.
- Optimize cheese melting by removing saucepan from direct heat and stirring continuously, preventing potential cheese separation and ensuring smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg