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This cheese ramen is ready in just 5 minutes making it perfect for a quick and easy meal. It uses 4 simple ingredients and is hearty, filling, and delicious. Both adults and kids will enjoy this.
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This is a Korean inspired one pot ramen recipe. It has become my new go-to. If you are looking for a new instant noodle recipe, you can try this one. It will always satisfy your cravings without blowing your food budget.
It is one of the easiest noodle recipes you will probably make. Basically, it is instant ramen noodles with cheese. It requires minimal effort. Perfect when you run out of time or those times when you are in no mood to cook an elaborate meal but still want something delicious.
To spice it up you can also add some red chili flakes or red chili paste to the noodle. Just make sure you are not feeding this to smaller kids.
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Ingredients You'll Need
Ramen noodles: Use your favorite instant ramen noodles. Any dried or fresh instant noodles will work.
Butter
Cheese: I have used freshly grated mozzarella cheese. You can use cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, or any of your favorite;
Garlic powder: adds a nice flavor and aroma to the dish;
Black pepper: freshly ground black pepper is non-negotiable;
Scallions or green onions: optional, for garnishing
Preparations Step By Step
- Heat water in a pan or pot and bring the water to boiling hot.
- Add ramen noodles and cook until al dente (tender).
- Pour out the water and add butter, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and grated cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then stir everything together until creamy.
- Serve cheese ramen hot garnishing with chopped scallions if adding.
Variations
This is a versatile ramen noodle recipe. There are various ways it can be customized. You can add any veggies or protein of choice or whatever is available at that point. So many options. Here are a few
For a vegetarian option, you can add blanched, roasted, or sauteed broccoli, spinach, mushroom, peppers, peas, asparagus, zucchini, tofu.
For non-vegetarian options, you can add grilled or cooked shredded chicken, prawn, sausage, ham, egg. You can mix with the noodles or simply add as a topping and enjoy!
If you try the recipe, please take a moment to leave a comment and rating. I love hearing from you and it also helps other readers who are thinking of making the recipe.
Recipe
Cheesy Ramen Noodles
This cheese ramen noodle reuires 5 minutes and 4 simple ingredients making perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also economical and kid-friendly.
4.94 from 31 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese ramen, Cheesy ramen
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Geetanjali
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (flavor packet removed)
- 2 cups water
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon butter
- ¼ cup grated cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- scallions/green onion green part only for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
Heat water in a pan or pot and bring the water to boiling hot.
Add ramen noodles and cook until al dente (tender).
Pour out water and add butter, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and grated cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then stir everything together until creamy.
Serve cheesy ramen hot garnishing with chopped scallions if adding.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
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Audrey
My kids loved this recipe!
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anna
This looks so delicious and so comforting! I absolutely love ramen!
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Amanda Dixon
This was delicious! It was super comforting and perfect for fall.
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Jeri
This makes the perfect quick lunch! The kids loved it!
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Isa
I didn't make it. But i'm going to make it with my father! I'm 14. And i'm Dutch. So if there is any corrections in my letter, than you now from what it is! My father maked it already, he says it is fantastic! Soooo...... Bye!!!❤️
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Emily Flint
What a fun recipe, my son is going to love it!
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Tyanne
As if I thought that ramen couldn't get any better! This was so good!
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Luca
Super quick to make but also quite good!
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Angela
A quick and easy snack. My kids loved it.
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Brianna
Easy comfort food!
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Toni
I loved how chessy this is!!
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Sambhavi patra
Hi i am a kid and loved makeing this recipie this recipie is amazing I can eat it like every day
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Geetanjali
Hi, Sambhavi! Glad you loved this dear! Thank you!
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Yesenia
Super tasty! I added some chopped jar jalapeños to it to make it a little spicy.
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Geetanjali
Hi Yesenia! thank you! Glad you like 🙂
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AnneliseZ
I think this recipe is awesome. Although if it doesn't hurt, I would appreciate it if there were measurements for the amounts of certain things (like cheese and butter) so that it may make it perfect somewhat. Other than that, it's an phenomenal recipe!
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Gavin
This isn’t meant to sound rude, but there are already measurements! Check under ingredients!
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Shan
1/2 teaspoon of butter? How exactly does one measure that? Doesn't seem like nearly enough. Having said that I made it with about1.5 Tablespoons and 1/2cup of cheese. It was a hit
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K.B
Most def going to try!!
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Tay tay
Thank you so much!! This was so easy and delicious. I was sceptical at first but I loved it!!
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Jen
I also added a soft boiled egg in mine and it was great!
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mary hamsworth
needs a bit more seasoning, i find it to be a bit tasteless.
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beth
Loved it! So many ways to change up the flavors! So easy and quick! Will be enjoying over and over and over! Thanks for the recipe
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Kat
I musta done something wrong cause it’s way too sticky even when I added water to help. And it tastes so bad.
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Cran
I have Covid, feel crappy but I'm starting to get appetite & Stregenth back. Being Gluten Sensitive,
Have found rice Ramen noodles OK & easy.
Lived on Ramen noodle chicken soup, and will try
Cheesy Ramen noodles for supper.Reply
Allie
This is soooo good! I put in the flavor packet that came with the noodles, and I added in about 2 tablespoons of butter. This is the best ramen recipe ever thanks so much!
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Lydia
Used cheddar and a bit of Parmesan cheese with chives instead of green onion and it turned out really yummy!
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Rachael
The recipe is good, but it grossly underestimates the amount of calories in this. One package of Ramen has like 370 cal by itself Add 110 cal for the cheese, 16 for the butter, 35 for the milk.
So since you claim this is one serving, that is a whopping 531 cal. If you cut it into two servings, it’s about 265 cal.
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4.94 from 31 votes (15 ratings without comment)
