Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable)

Rich, creamy noodles combined with melted cheese and a gently cooked egg for an indulgent meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

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

→ Cheese & Cream Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup (1.4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
04 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese

→ Egg

05 - 1 large egg

→ Broth & Seasonings

06 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) 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

# How to make it:

01 - Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
02 - Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in milk, shredded cheese, and cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.
04 - Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and half the ramen seasoning packet; mix well.
05 - Crack egg directly into simmering broth, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes for soft poach or until desired doneness.
06 - Transfer contents to a bowl, gently swirl egg if preferred, or keep whole.
07 - Top with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a simple package of noodles into something creamy and satisfying without fancy ingredients or extra pots.
  • The cheese melts right into the broth and clings to every strand, making each bite rich and warming.
  • You get a complete meal in fifteen minutes, with protein from the egg and that deep comfort only melted cheese can deliver.
02 -
  • Add the milk after the noodles cook or it can curdle from the high heat, which ruins the creamy texture.
  • Use only half the seasoning packet or the broth becomes too salty once the cheese melts in and concentrates the flavor.
  • Cover the pan when poaching the egg so the steam cooks the top evenly without flipping or stirring.
03 -
  • Stir the cheese in off the heat for a few seconds if it starts to look grainy, then return to low heat and it will smooth out.
  • Use a clear lid when poaching the egg so you can watch it cook without lifting and losing steam.
  • Let the noodles sit in the broth for a minute after you turn off the heat, they will soak up more flavor and get even softer.
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