Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Loaded Cheddar Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake. This comforting dish combines tender rotini pasta with flavorful ground beef, sweet corn, and a rich blend of melted cheddar cheese, all drizzled with zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp and mild mix)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, draining any excess fat.
- Stir in the sweet corn, ranch dressing mix, chicken broth, and agar-agar powder until well combined.
- Gently fold the cooked rotini into the beef mixture until evenly coated.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg