Description
This cheese ramen recipe comes together in 5 minutes with simple ingredients for a creamy and comforting quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (flavor packet removed)
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped scallions (green part only), optional
Instructions
- Remove the seasoning packet and bring water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add ramen noodles and cook until tender but slightly firm, about 4 minutes.
- Drain the water completely.
- Add butter to the hot noodles and let it melt.
- Stir in garlic powder and black pepper.
- Add grated cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped scallions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook the noodles to prevent a mushy texture.
- Drain water fully before adding cheese to keep the sauce thick.
- Use freshly grated cheese for smoother melting.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 652 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg