Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess grease.
- Add Corn & Seasoning: Stir in corn, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Make it Cheesy: Reduce heat to low and add milk, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Combine & Bake: Mix the cheesy beef mixture with cooked pasta, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 15 Minutes: Until golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, salt the pasta water and taste the sauce before baking. You can also refrigerate assembled bake and add crumbs just before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg