Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that transforms any weeknight dinner into a cozy celebration. With rich, creamy flavors and minimal prep time, this dish is sure to please the entire family. Simply combine hearty ingredients in your crockpot and let them meld together for a delicious meal that’s perfect for busy days or chilly evenings. Enjoy every warm forkful of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a crockpot; add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, cream cheese cubes, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until pasta is tender.
- Stir in remaining cheddar cheese until melted; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg