Upgraded Cheese Ramen
Instant ramen transformed with a creamy cheese sauce, crispy garlic, and fresh toppings. Ready in 10 minutes—comfort food that tastes homemade.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil 3 cups salted water in a medium pot. Add ramen noodles, stir, and cook 3 minutes until tender.
Step 2
While noodles cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add minced garlic to butter, stir, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in milk, add cheese and red pepper flakes, and stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Drain ramen, reserving 0.25 cup cooking water. Return noodles to pot.
Step 6
Pour cheese sauce over noodles, add reserved water, and stir until creamy. Thin with more water if needed.
Step 7
Divide into bowls, top with scallions, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- strainer or colander
- measuring spoons
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