Mac and Cheese Ramen
Mac and Cheese Ramen
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese Ramen
- 2 ramen noodles, blocks, seasoning packets reserved
- 4 cups water, for cooking ramen, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk, whole milk recommended
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 packets ramen seasoning, from ramen noodles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped
- 2 soft-boiled egg, halved
- 4 ounces fried spam, sliced and fried until crispy
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan or pot. Add the ramen noodles (without the seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the ramen cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Whisk constantly for 2 minutes to create a smooth roux. The roux should be pale in color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, forming a smooth and creamy cheese sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the two ramen seasoning packets and the Dijon mustard into the cheese sauce. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniformly seasoned.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the drained cooked ramen noodles to the cheese sauce. Using tongs or a spoon, gently toss the noodles to ensure they are thoroughly coated with the creamy cheese sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Divide the Mac and Cheese Ramen among serving bowls. Garnish each serving with chopped spring onion, soft-boiled egg halves, slices of fried spam, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mac and Cheese Ramen
For the Mac and Cheese Ramen
- 2 ramen noodles, blocks, seasoning packets reserved
- 4 cups water, for cooking ramen, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk, whole milk recommended
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 packets ramen seasoning, from ramen noodles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped
- 2 soft-boiled egg, halved
- 4 ounces fried spam, sliced and fried until crispy
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan or pot. Add the ramen noodles (without the seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the ramen cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Whisk constantly for 2 minutes to create a smooth roux. The roux should be pale in color.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, forming a smooth and creamy cheese sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the two ramen seasoning packets and the Dijon mustard into the cheese sauce. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniformly seasoned.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the drained cooked ramen noodles to the cheese sauce. Using tongs or a spoon, gently toss the noodles to ensure they are thoroughly coated with the creamy cheese sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Divide the Mac and Cheese Ramen among serving bowls. Garnish each serving with chopped spring onion, soft-boiled egg halves, slices of fried spam, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min