Description

This Instant Ramen Grilled Cheese recipe creatively transforms simple instant ramen noodles into crispy, golden-brown noodle buns that sandwich melted cheddar cheese and a spicy touch of hot sauce. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal, these grilled cheese sandwiches combine the familiar flavors of ramen with the indulgence of gooey cheese in a uniquely satisfying way.

Ingredients

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Ramen Noodles

1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles, flavor packet reserved or discarded
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Egg Mixture

1 large egg

Cheese and Flavoring

4 slices (2.8 oz) cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
2 teaspoons hot sauce, adjust to taste

Cooking Fat

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
Prepare Noodle Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add the drained noodles, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Mix until noodles are evenly coated with the egg.
Form Noodle Patties: Divide the noodle mixture into four equal portions. Press each portion firmly into a ring mold or a small bowl lined with parchment paper to form compact patties approximately the size of sandwich bread slices.
Pan-Fry Noodle Buns: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the noodle patties in batches if necessary, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove patties and set aside.
Assemble Sandwiches: Place two noodle patties on a clean surface. Top each with two slices of cheddar cheese and drizzle with hot sauce. Cover with the remaining patties to form sandwiches.
Melt Cheese and Crisp Sandwich: Wipe the skillet clean and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Return the assembled sandwiches to the pan and cook over low heat, pressing gently, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the cheese is fully melted and the outside is crispy.
Serve: Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

You can adjust the hot sauce amount to your preferred spice level.
Using a ring mold helps create uniformly shaped patties but is optional.
Make sure to drain the noodles very well to prevent soggy patties.
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese.
For an extra crunch, you can add a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs to the noodle mixture before frying.