Instant Ramen Grilled Cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Ramen

01 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (flavor packet reserved or discarded)

02 - 1 large egg

→ Cheese Filling

03 - 4 slices (2.8 oz) cheddar cheese or cheese of choice

04 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce, adjust to taste

→ For Cooking

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To:

01 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly and let cool slightly.

02 - Beat the egg in a bowl. Add drained noodles, season lightly with salt and pepper, and mix until noodles are coated.

03 - Divide noodles into four equal portions. Press each portion into a ring mold or small bowl lined with parchment paper to form compact patties.

04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook noodle patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove and repeat with remaining patties.

05 - Place two noodle patties on a clean surface. Top each with two slices of cheese and drizzle with hot sauce. Cover with remaining patties to form sandwiches.

06 - Wipe skillet, add remaining butter, and return sandwiches to pan. Cook over low heat, pressing gently, 2–3 minutes per side until cheese melts and outsides are crispy.

07 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

It's comfort food on a sneaky budget—ramen and cheese transform into something that feels fancy.
The contrast between crispy noodle edges and melty cheese in the middle is genuinely addictive.
Ready in under 30 minutes, which means you can satisfy a craving without the commitment.

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Drain the ramen until it's actually dry—any excess water will steam the patties instead of letting them crisp, and that's a tragedy.
Keep the heat moderate when melting the cheese; high heat will burn the outside before the inside softens.

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