Cheese Ramen
A twist on Mac and Cheese, this cheese ramen recipe uses real cheddar cheese, a pack of instant noodles and a super simple way to thicken up milk to create a creamy, indulgent cheese ramen. Perfect for days when you want a small portion of something creamy, comforting and quick to make.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 2 tsp water ((cold))
- 1/2 cup milk
- 11/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp butter ((salted))
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese ((grated and packed into 1/2 cup))
- 1 package instant noodles
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder ((not garlic salt))
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((to make it spicy))
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and set aside for later.
- 2
Grate the cheese and set aside for later.
- 3
Boil some water in a pot or a kettle.
- 4
Put the ramen noodles into a large bowl. Do not use the flavor packets
- 5
Once the water is boiling, pour it into the bowl and submerge the ramen noodles in the hot water. Put a lid on it and set it aside to soften in the hot water.* If you are using thin ramen noodles, cook them for 1 minute in the hot water** If you are using thick Korean noodles like Shin Ramyun or any Nongshim brand, then cook it for about 2 minutes
- 6
While you are waiting for the noodles to soften, add milk, butter, soy sauce and spices (optional) into a small pot, and give it a quick stir and set the stove to medium-low heat.
- 7
Once the butter melts and the milk has come to a low rolling boil (approx. 2 minutes), stir the corn starch slurry in the small bowl and add it into the pot.
- 8
Keep stirring until the milk has thickened.
- 9
Once the milk has thickened and starts to bubble, turn off the heat and add in the grated cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and combined with the creamy milk.
- 10
Drain the noodles and add them to the creamy cheese sauce and mix well.** If you like your cheese sauce less thick, add 1-4 tablespoons of hot water at a time to the cheese ramen and mix until it is the right consistency.
- 11
Top with garnishes and toppings and enjoy it while it's hot! :)