Mac and Cheese Ramen: A Must-Have Cheesy Food

Ingredients

2 packages of Instant Ramen Noodles

3 tablespoon of butter

1.5 tablespoon of all purpose flour

300ml of milk

¼ cup of heavy cream

50g of cheddar cheese, grated

50g of of Mozzarella Cheese, grated

1 packet of ramen seasoning

1 tablespoon of mustard

Toppings:

Spring onions

Chili oil

Soft boiled eggs (optional)

Fried Spam (optional)

Directions

1. Boil the noodles: First, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, strain the noodles and set them aside.

2. Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once it’s fully melted, add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes, until it turns into a light roux. Don’t rush this step, as it helps create a smooth and creamy sauce.

3. Add the milk and cream: Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid any lumps. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens slightly.

4. Melt the cheese: Once it starts to simmer, turn off the heat. Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated into that smooth, creamy sauce. Oh, and don’t forget the mustard—it’ll add the perfect tangy contrast to all that richness.

5. Combine and season: Toss the cooked noodles into the cheese sauce and mix until they’re completely coated. Add the ramen seasoning packet and stir to combine all the flavors.

6. Serve & enjoy: Dish up the creamy noodles in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings like spring onions, chili oil, or a fried egg for that extra touch of flavor.

Notes

1. Perfect Cheese Sauce: The key to a silky, smooth cheese sauce is to turn off the heat before adding the cheese. This helps the cheese melt without clumping. The residual heat will do the job just right.

2. Don’t Overcook Your Noodles: For that perfect bite, make sure your ramen noodles are just al dente—not too soft. If you overcook them, they’ll turn mushy and lose that texture that makes ramen so amazing.

3. Customize Your Sauce: If you like a thicker sauce, use less milk. For a more soupy consistency, feel free to add extra milk and skip the cornstarch slurry. Keep it personal!