Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable Version)

Instant noodles blended with creamy cheese sauce and a gently poached egg for a quick, comforting meal.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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)
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 black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - Half the ramen seasoning packet, or to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Steps:

01 - Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
02 - Add instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add milk, shredded cheddar, and cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir until cheeses melt and the mixture becomes creamy.
04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and half of the seasoning packet.
05 - Crack the egg into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes for a soft-poached egg or until desired doneness.
06 - Transfer contents to a bowl. Gently swirl the egg to incorporate or leave whole as preferred.
07 - Top with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent an hour making it from scratch.
  • Uses everyday ingredients most people already have hiding in their kitchen.
  • The creamy cheese mellows the broth into something warm and satisfying that fills you up without being heavy.
02 -
  • Melt the cheese over medium heat, not high, or it can separate and get grainy instead of silky.
  • The egg cooks faster than you think, so watch it carefully those last couple of minutes and don't let it go past soft-poached unless that's what you actually want.
03 -
  • Don't skip the sesame seeds and green onion, they're not just decoration but actual flavor anchors that make the whole thing feel finished.
  • If your milk curdles when you add it to the broth, your heat was too high, so use medium heat and add the milk more slowly while stirring.
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