Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy cheese sauce melds with ramen noodles and egg for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet reserved or discarded

→ Cheese & Cream Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella (about 1.4 oz)
04 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese

→ Egg

05 - 1 large egg

→ Broth & Seasonings

06 - 1 cup water
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - 1/2 seasoning packet from ramen, or to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
02 - Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to separate.
03 - Pour in whole milk, then add shredded cheese and cream cheese. Stir continuously until cheeses melt and sauce is creamy.
04 - Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, chili flakes if using, and half of the reserved seasoning packet. Stir well.
05 - Crack the egg directly into the simmering broth, cover with lid, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes for a soft-poached egg or longer to preferred doneness.
06 - Transfer contents to a bowl, optionally gently swirl the egg to incorporate, then top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns a humble packet of instant noodles into something that tastes like you ordered takeout from a cozy late-night noodle bar.
  • The cheese melts into the broth and creates this silky, indulgent texture that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
  • You can have it on the table in fifteen minutes, which is faster than waiting for delivery and way more satisfying.
02 -
  • Do not let the broth come to a full boil after you add the cheese, or it can break and turn grainy instead of creamy.
  • If you crack the egg too hard or drop it from too high, the yolk can break, so crack it gently into a small bowl first if you're nervous.
  • Taste before adding more seasoning packet, because the cheese and other spices already bring a lot of salt and flavor.
03 -
  • Add a small knob of butter at the end for extra richness and a glossy finish that makes the broth shine.
  • Use a lid that fits snugly when poaching the egg so the steam cooks the top evenly without having to flip it.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, the nutty aroma is worth the extra step.
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