Easy Cheesy Ramen

4.89 from 9 votes

This Cheesy Ramen is delectable and ready in 10 minutes. It is an easy, cheesy comfort meal or side dish you will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Bailey

Start the water for the ramen, cook according to the package adding the extra water as need per package. Keep one flavor packet to the side, discard the others.
Once the ramen noodles are al dente, keep one cup of pasta water to the side, drain the rest of the water. Set the noodles aside.
In the same pot the pasta was boiled in, place on low heat on the stove. Add the butter and gently melt it, add in the milk and shredded cheese. Next, add in the garlic powder and the ramen flavor packet. Keeping the heat on low, continuously stir the mix until it's smooth.
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the cheesy mix, gently fold the noodles in to ensure even covering. If you need to thin the sauce at all, use the reserved pasta water as needed (optional). Serve the ramen warm and garnish with the green onions and parmesan.

Don't overcook the ramen noodles. If you overcook them they can become mushy. Be sure to cook to al dente and handle with care.

Keep some pasta water! Don't forget to keep some pasta water to the side to help blend the cheesy sauce into the noodles.
Fresh shredded cheese is best since it won't have the anti-caking agent it melts much better.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.
*save 1 cup of pasta water to thin the sauce!
*any milk of choice will work, to make it less calorie use skim milk.
*Monterey or pepper jack will also work great!