Instant Cheese Ramen Bowl (Printable)

A comforting instant noodle bowl with a smooth cheese sauce and soft egg topping in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

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

→ Cheese & Cream Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella for milder taste)
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 - In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
02 - Add instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to separate.
03 - Pour in whole milk, then add shredded cheddar and cream cheese, stirring until fully melted and sauce is creamy.
04 - Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and half of the ramen seasoning packet. Stir to evenly combine.
05 - Crack the large egg directly into the simmering broth. Cover the saucepan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the egg white is set but yolk remains soft.
06 - Transfer contents to a bowl, gently swirl the egg if desired, then garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a 2-minute meal into something that tastes restaurant-quality without any real effort.
  • The creamy cheese sauce turns ordinary noodles into something genuinely craveable, and you probably have most of the ingredients already.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to answer a few texts, making it perfect for nights when you're hungry now.
02 -
  • Cream cheese is non-negotiable if you want a silky sauce; without it, the mixture can become grainy when the cheese curdles from the heat, and you'll spend the rest of the meal frustrated.
  • Don't skip the toasted sesame seeds—they add a complexity and nuttiness that makes people ask what your secret is, and they cost almost nothing.
03 -
  • Taste the broth before adding the egg so you're not stuck seasoning it afterward when adjusting becomes difficult.
  • Keep the heat moderate once the cheese is added—high heat can break the sauce and separate the cheese, turning everything grainy and sad.
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