Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain any excess grease from the beef and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cooked rotini pasta, sweet corn kernels, ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Stir until everything is well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are slightly golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6-8