Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable)

Tender noodles in a creamy cheese sauce topped with a soft-poached egg and savory seasonings.

# 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 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 - 1/2 ramen seasoning packet, 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 the instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Pour in the milk and add shredded cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and half the ramen seasoning packet.
05 - Crack the egg into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes for a soft-poached egg or to desired doneness.
06 - Transfer to a bowl, swirl egg gently if desired, then garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes, but tastes like you spent way more effort in the kitchen.
  • That creamy cheese sauce transforms instant ramen from guilty pleasure into something you'd actually serve to guests.
  • The soft poached egg adds richness and turns a side dish energy into a complete, satisfying meal.
02 -
  • If your cheese sauce breaks or gets grainy, you added the cheese too quickly or the heat was too high—lower the temperature and stir gently, and next time, let the milk warm through before introducing the cheese.
  • That egg cooks faster than you think, so set a timer for 2 minutes and peek under the lid; overcooked yolk is a tragedy you can prevent with just a few seconds of attention.
03 -
  • Add a small knob of cold butter right before serving for extra luxurious richness that makes the sauce feel like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before garnishing—the difference between raw and toasted is the difference between background and show-stopping.
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