Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable)

Creamy noodles with melted cheese, softly cooked egg, and flavorful seasonings for a cozy dish.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 1 package instant ramen noodles (about 3 oz), 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

# Steps:

01 - Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
02 - Add the instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to separate strands.
03 - Pour in whole milk and add shredded cheddar cheese along with cream cheese. Stir continuously until cheeses melt and form a creamy sauce.
04 - Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes if desired, and half of the ramen seasoning packet. Stir well to combine flavors.
05 - Crack the egg directly into the simmering broth. Cover the saucepan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes for a soft poached egg or longer for preferred doneness.
06 - Transfer contents into a serving bowl. Optionally, gently swirl the egg into the broth or leave whole as preferred.
07 - Top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy cheese sauce transforms thin broth into something rich and luxurious in under 15 minutes.
  • It's restaurant-quality comfort without the pretense, and works for both quick weeknight dinners and lazy Sunday lunches.
  • The soft egg yolk becomes a silky sauce when you break it into the noodles, making every bite feel special.
02 -
  • Don't let the broth boil aggressively once the cheese goes in, or it can separate and look grainy instead of smooth.
  • The egg doesn't need to be perfectly poached—even if the white and yolk mix a bit, it still becomes part of the sauce and tastes delicious.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using them—the warmth releases their nutty flavor and makes them taste infinitely better than straight from the jar.
  • If you're making this regularly, keep the ramen seasoning packets even if you only use half, so you always have that umami backbone ready to go.
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