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    Home » Recipes » Pasta Recipes

    Published: Feb 11, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ramen with Egg and Cheese

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    You haven't lived until you've had your ramen like this. Ramen with egg and cheese is rich, creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make that you'll want to enjoy it over and over again.

    close aerial view of a bowl filled with cheesy ramen and a runny yolk eg garnished with green onion slices

    We truly enjoy ramen around here mostly because it's cheap and easy. Still, recipes like this cheesy ramen with egg and our Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen and Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles are fabulous for when we want to change things up a bit.

    Made with just a few minutes on the clock and a couple of ingredients in your home, this dish goes from boring to fancy in no time flat.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's easy to make. This one pan recipe is perfect for keeping things basic and simple. You'll love how fast ramen noodles with egg and cheese comes together.
    2. It's cheap. One of the reasons to grab a packet of instant ramen from the shelf is affordability, so of course, we need to keep the recipe cheap too, right?
    3. It's customizable. Feel free to mix things up by adding in meats or other toppings or seasonings as you see fit. There's so much room for tasty variations here.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labbeled ingredients needed to make ramen with egg and cheese

    🥘 Ingredients

    Water- You will need 4 cups of water to cook the ramen in. This also becomes a broth for the noodles, so make sure not to just "eyeball it," as too much liquid will cause the dish to be flavorless.

    Instant ramen- Use 2 packets of chicken-flavored instant ramen. You will discard one of the seasoning packets and use the other.

    Butter- Adding in 2 tablespoons of butter will give us a richer taste. You can use salted or unsalted butter, depending on what you have on hand.

    Milk- Adding in whole milk will make the broth creamy and delicious.

    Eggs- For added flavor and texture, we want to add in 2 or 3 large eggs. Honestly, one egg per person is a good rule of thumb too.

    Cheese- Use some shredded cheddar cheese (i like to use sharp or medium cheddar) for a nice cheesy flavor.

    Garnishes- To keep the garnishes simple, we just use sliced green onions, but some fresh parsley would be nice too.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large skillet with lid
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make ramen with egg and cheese with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    two ramen noodle squares in a large pan with some chicken seasoning and water

    Place your water in a large skillet or pan. Add the two ramen noodles and ONE seasoning packet.

    cooked ramen in a large steamy pan

    Cook over medium-high heat on the stove until the noodles can be broken apart with a fork.

    two pads of butter in a large pot with cooked ramen

    Add in the milk and butter.

    cooked ramen in a large pan

    Continue to cook until the butter has melted. Stir as needed.

    raw eggs on cooked ramen in a large pan

    Crack your eggs and place them on top of the noodles.

    poached eggs on cooked ramen in a large pot

    Place the lid onto the pan and continue, reduce to simmer, and cook until the eggs are finished to your liking. This will take about 2-3 minutes.

    shredded cheese over poached eggs and cooked ramen in a large pan

    Remove from heat, lift the lid, and sprinkle the cheese on top of the eggs and noodles. Return the lid to the pan.

    poached eggs on cheesy ramen in a large pan

    Let rest for a minute to allow the cheese to melt.

    Top with your garnishes of choice and serve warm.

    Enjoy!

    aerial view of a chopsticks resting on a bowl filled with cheesy ramen and a poached egg garnished with green onion

    🧾 Substitutions

    Ramen. If you don't have instant ramen on hand, you can replace it with thin spaghetti noodles instead. The ramen works great because they're fast-cooking thin noodles, but since we're discarding the seasoning packet anyways, feel free to simply swap the pasta types.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Poached Eggs

    Your eggs should take about 2-4 minutes to cook. At the two minute mark, the egg whites will be solid and no longer look clear or runny. The yolk will be runny. This happens at 145 degrees F.

    For a firmer yolk (like a boiled egg), cook for another minute or two. This happens around 150 degrees F.

    Necessary egg disclaimer: Eating raw or undercooked eggs can make you sick. For proper egg safety, cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. At this temperature, your eggs will no longer be runny.

    Serving size

    One packet of instant ramen is 2 serving sizes (according to the package).

    Due to the serving size of ramen, this recipe will make 2 large portions or four smaller portions. If making this recipe for more than two adults, you may wish to double the recipe.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    You can keep leftover ramen stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 or 3 days. Reheat again before serving.

    🍳 Reheating

    Reheating these noodles is easy and can simply be done in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes in a microwave safe bowl. I'd recommend heating eggs separately as they'll only take about 30 seconds.

    You can also reheat in a pot on the stove. If your noodles feel dry or are sticking together, feel free to add in a splash of water to help fix the situation.

    🥣 Recipe Add-Ins

    This recipe tastes incredible as is, but don't be afraid to mix things up by adding in some favorites like sauteed mushrooms, cooked shredded chicken, or diced pork.

    Tofu or cooked shrimp could also pair wonderfully with these noodles, making them into a much more filling meal.

    💭 FAQs

    Which ramen is the best?

    I always keep my house stocked with the cheaper instant ramen varieties, but Nissin and Maruchan are some of the more popular ramen noodle companies.

    How to cook ramen noodles in the microwave

    When we don't feel like dirtying up a pot on the stove, we often find ourselves cooking ramen in the microwave. Place a brick of ramen in a microwave-safe cereal bowl, add enough water to cover the noodles (break them if needed) and heat for 5 minutes before draining and adding the seasonings.

    Are ramen noodles gluten free?

    Most ramen noodles varieties that I know of contain gluten, but there are several gluten free varieties out there! You can use any number of those or swap out the requested ramen for rice noodles.

    aerial view of a bowl filled with cheesy ramen, a poached egg, and sliced green onion

    More great pasta recipes to check out soon

    • Instant Pot Kraft Mac and Cheese
    • Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
    • Easy Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
    • Instant Pot Tuna Casserole
    • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
    • Southern Baked Spaghetti

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of a bowl filled with cheesy ramen and a soft poached egg on top garnished with sliced green onions
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    5 from 2 votes

    Ramen with Egg and Cheese

    You haven't lived until you've had your ramen like this. Ramen with egg and cheese is rich, creamy, flavorful and so easy to make, that you'll want to enjoy it over and over again.
    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 320kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.18 / Serving $0.30
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    Equipment

    • Large skillet with lid
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups water ($0.00)
    • 2 packaged chicken instant ramen, discard ONE seasoning packet ($0.22)
    • 2 tablespoon butter ($0.18)
    • ¼ cup milk ($0.05)
    • 2-3 large eggs ($0.24)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ($0.47)
    • sliced green onion or fresh parsley for garnish ($0.02)
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    Instructions

    • Place your water in a large skillet or pan. Add the two ramen noodles and ONE seasoning packet.
    • Cook over medium-high heat on the stove until the noodles can be broken apart with a fork.
    • Add in the milk and butter.
    • Continue to cook until the butter has melted. Stir as needed.
    • Crack your eggs and place on top of the noodles.
    • Place the lid onto the pan and continue, reduce to simmer and cook until the eggs are finished to your liking. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
    • Remove from heat, lift the lid, and sprinkle the cheese on top of the eggs and noodles. Return the lid to the pan.
    • Let rest for a minute to allow the cheese to melt.
    • Top with your garnishes of choice and serve warm.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions

    • Ramen. If you don't have instant ramen on hand, you can replace it with thin spaghetti noodles instead. The ramen works great because they're fast-cooking thin noodles, but since we're discarding the seasoning packet anyways, feel free to simply swap the pasta types.

    Recipe Tips

    Poached Eggs
    • Your eggs should take about 2-4 minutes to cook. The egg whites will be solid at the two-minute mark and no longer look clear or runny. The yolk will be runny. This happens at 145 degrees F.
    • For a firmer yolk (like a boiled egg), cook for another minute or two. This happens around 150 degrees F.
    Necessary egg disclaimer: Eating raw or undercooked eggs can make you sick. For proper egg safety, cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. At this temperature, your eggs will no longer be runny.

    Serving size

    • One packet of instant ramen is 2 serving sizes (according to the package).
    • Due to the serving size of ramen, this recipe will make 2 large portions or four smaller portions. If making this recipe for more than two adults, you may wish to double the recipe.

    Storage

    • You can keep leftover ramen stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 or 3 days. Reheat again before serving.

    Reheating

    • Reheating these noodles is easy and can simply be done in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes in a microwave safe bowl. I'd recommend heating eggs separately as they'll only take about 30 seconds.
    • You can also reheat them in a pot on the stove. If your noodles feel dry or are sticking together, feel free to add in a splash of water to help fix the situation.

    Recipe Add-Ins

    • This recipe tastes incredible as is, but don't be afraid to mix things up by adding in some favorites like sauteed mushrooms, cooked shredded chicken, or diced pork.
    • Tofu or cooked shrimp could also pair wonderfully with these noodles, making them into a much more filling meal.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
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