Cheesy Ranch Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Ranch Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and creamy cheddar soup with rice. Topped with a generous layer of melted Mexican cheese and fresh green onions, it’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup instant rice
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar soup
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon until browned and crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add instant rice, stirring to combine.
- Add condensed cheddar soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix to the skillet, stirring well. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1 cup of chopped green onions, and two-thirds of the cooked bacon.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining 2 cups of cheese and cooked bacon on top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with remaining green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 609
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg