Creamy Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Bowtie Casserole Recipe
This Creamy Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Bowtie Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender bowtie pasta with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and a creamy ranch sauce, all baked to cheesy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Garnish (optional):
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef: Brown and cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté the aromatics: Sauté diced onion with beef, then add minced garlic.
- Combine the filling: Mix in corn, ranch dressing, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and smoked paprika. Season to taste.
- Assemble the casserole: Combine pasta with beef mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or crushed crackers before serving warm.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Ranch Beef, Sweet Corn, Bowtie Pasta, Casserole, Comfort Food
