Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Ranch Beef and Sweet Corn Bowtie Casserole. A hearty dish featuring tender pasta, savory ground beef, sweet corn, and a creamy ranch-infused sauce, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping. This casserole is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bowtie Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta: Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, then mix in corn, mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the beef mixture. Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
- Try adding bell peppers or using ground turkey for variations.
- This casserole reheats well and is great as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
