Description
Cheddar Ranch Beef & Corn Pasta Bake is a comforting one-dish meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender pasta mixed with seasoned beef, sweet corn, creamy cheese, and a crispy topping makes it a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Corn, canned or frozen
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cups Rotini pasta, cooked
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, black pepper, and ranch seasoning mix to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Stir in cooked rotini pasta, corn, milk, and sour cream until well mixed.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese and crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and topping is golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or diced bell peppers.
- Use gluten-free pasta or breadcrumbs if needed.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunch or dinner the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American