Ramen Mac and Cheese is a super simple lunch that’s packed with protein. Made with ramen noodles, a poached egg, and chicken broth, it’s a delicious and easy meal that everyone is sure to enjoy.
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Ramen Noodle Facts
Did you know there are four main types of ramen noodle broths? Shio is salt based, shoyu is soy sauce based, miso is soybean based, and tonkotsu is pork bone based.
There are lots of regional variants of ramen noodles across Japan, and different lengths and shapes of noodles as well. Ramen noodles are made with flour, cornstarch, and kansui, a mineral water that prevents the noodles from absorbing too much stock while staying soft and chewy.
Why This Cheesy Ramen Noodle Recipe is a Keeper
Ramen mac and cheese is delicious and easy to make. They’re great comfort food, whether you’re eating them at home or in your college dorm. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love these easy mac and cheese noodles:
- 15 Minute Meal: This easy snack only takes 15 minutes to make. They have a prep time of 5 minutes and a cooking time of just 10.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients in this salty mac and cheese recipe are kitchen staples.
- Cost Efficient: This recipe will hardly cost you anything, and uses inexpensive ingredients like processed cheese and ramen seasoning.
If you’re looking for more noodle recipes, try these: Korean Inspired Spicy Noodles, Thai Inspired Peanut Noodles, and Chicken Drunken Noodles.
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What is the Best Melting Cheese?
This recipe uses American cheese because it’s perfect for melting in recipes. However, Velveeta cheese is also great for melting as well.
Ingredient Notes for Ramen Mac and Cheese
- Ramen Noodle Package with Seasoning: Easily use a ramen noodle package with the seasoning already inside. Use brands such as Top Ramen or Shin Ramen.
- American Cheese: American cheese will melt perfectly, giving your noodles a cheesy flavor and creamy texture.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions
- Different Cheese: You can make this cheesy ramen recipe with different kinds of cheese. Try grated parmesan instead of American cheese. You can also use cheddar cheese, mozzarella, or Kraft macaroni sauce to taste.
- Fresh Herbs: Top your noodles with fresh herbs, like basil.
- Fry: You can make fried noodles after you boil them in hot water. Just fry them in the pan with some butter melts.
How to Cook Dorm Cheesy Noodles
These are the basic steps for making ramen noodle mac and cheese. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Poach the Egg
Fill a medium saucepan two-thirds full with cold water. Over medium high heat, bring the water to a simmer. Stir the water to create a small vortex in the middle and crack the egg into the center. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the whites are just set. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the egg to a small plate. Drain the water.
Step 2: Boil Noodles
In the same saucepan, add the chicken broth and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds, or until noodles are softened.
Step 3: Serve
Carefully transfer the ramen and broth to a serving bowl. Add the cheese, butter, and poached egg. Garnish with green onions and sprinkle on toasted sesame seeds, if using, and add a little chili garlic sauce on the side for a spicy kick, if desired.
Cheesy Ramen Noodle FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Cheesy Ramen Noodles
- Different Flavors: Try making this recipe with different flavors of ramen noodles, such as chicken ramen, spicy ramen, or beef ramen.
- Meat: For some extra protein, add tuna fish or chicken.
- Trick: If this soup dish isn’t thick enough, thicken the macaroni and cheese sauce by adding milk.
- Crush Noodles: If your noodles are too long, you can crush them.
- Reheat: You can reheat this handy meal in the microwave. Even freeze for later.
What to Serve with Mac and Cheese Ramen
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Ramen Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Chicken Broth, Unsalted
- 1 package Ramen Noodles
- 1 Egg
- ½ teaspoon Butter
- 2 slices American Cheese
- 1 Green Onion, light green middle part only, thinly sliced diagonally
- ¼ teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds, optional
- ½ teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce, optional
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan two-thirds full with water. Over medium high heat bring the water to a simmer. Stir the water to create a small vortex in the middle. Crack the egg into the center. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the whites are just set. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the egg to a small plate. Discard the water.
- In the same saucepan, add the chicken broth and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds or until noodles are softened.
- Carefully transfer the ramen and broth to a serving bowl. Add the butter, cheese, and poached egg. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if using. Serve hot with the chili garlic sauce on the side, if using.
Expert Tips
- Different Flavors: Try making this recipe with different flavors of ramen noodles, such as chicken ramen, spicy ramen, or beef ramen.
- Meat: For some extra protein, add tuna fish or chicken.
- Trick: If this soup dish isn’t thick enough, thicken the macaroni and cheese sauce by adding milk.
- Crush Noodles: If your noodles are too long, you can crush them.
- Reheat: You can reheat this handy meal in the microwave. Even freeze for later.