Updated: Mar. 20, 2023
Looking for extra comfort in your bowl of ramen? Toss in a slice (or two) of American cheese to make cheesy ramen!
Yes, cheesy ramen sounds like a college meal that was first created late at night. But this recipe is actually from Korea. The dish was created when American soldiers brought American cheese overseas during the war. When the war ended, the soldiers returned home but the cheese stayed in Korea. The rest is history!
Today, cheesy ramen remains a popular, quick and easy comfort food in Korea and among Korean Americans. For good reason, too—aside from being cheesy and delicious, this simple recipe requires only three ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
Easy Cheesy Ramen Noodles Recipe
Like creamy ramen and ramen lasagna, cheesy ramen is ready in a flash.
Ingredients
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- 1 package ramen noodles, any flavor
- 2 cups water
- 2 slices American cheese (we used Kraft Singles)
- Optional: Sliced green onions, fried egg or chili crisp
Directions
Step 1: Cook the noodles
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In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook until tender; about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Add seasoning packet
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Stir in the seasoning packet.
Step 3: Make it cheesy
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Transfer the noodles and broth into a bowl. Top with two slices of American cheese and stir into the ramen and broth until fully melted. Enjoy!
How to Serve Cheesy Ramen
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If you’re looking for quick and easy, serve up this cheesy ramen simply by tossing the noodles and broth in a bowl and stirring in the cheese slices. If you’re looking to upgrade your ramen, top with sliced green onions, a fried egg or a spoonful of spicy chili crisp for a kick (or all three!). We suspect a sprinkle of crumbled bacon, fried pancetta or crispy pork belly would be divine additions, too.
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