Cheesy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Ramen
Cheesy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Ramen
Ingredients
- 4 packages ramen noodles, of choice (Maggi USA recommended)
- 1 onion, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons chili oil, (optional)
- 4 ramen seasoning package, from ramen noodles
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups milk, cream, or water
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and smells nutty. This is your brown butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the sliced onion to the brown butter. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender, about 10-15 minutes. They should be soft and golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
If using, add the minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the ramen seasoning packages, chili oil (if using), and granulated sugar. Mix well to combine with the onions and butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the milk, cream, or water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the ramen noodles to the simmering liquid, breaking them up if necessary. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the liquid, reaching your desired texture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the hot ramen. Cover the pot for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt, or stir it directly into the ramen until melted and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Cheesy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Ramen!
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Cheesy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Ramen
- 4 packages ramen noodles, of choice (Maggi USA recommended)
- 1 onion, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons chili oil, (optional)
- 4 ramen seasoning package, from ramen noodles
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups milk, cream, or water
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and smells nutty. This is your brown butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the sliced onion to the brown butter. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender, about 10-15 minutes. They should be soft and golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
If using, add the minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the ramen seasoning packages, chili oil (if using), and granulated sugar. Mix well to combine with the onions and butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the milk, cream, or water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the ramen noodles to the simmering liquid, breaking them up if necessary. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the liquid, reaching your desired texture.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the hot ramen. Cover the pot for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt, or stir it directly into the ramen until melted and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Cheesy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Ramen!