Instant Ramen Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy ramen noodle buns with melted cheese and hot sauce, ideal for a quick, flavorful snack.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender, avoiding overcooking. Drain thoroughly and let cool slightly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add the drained noodles, season lightly with salt and pepper, and mix until noodles are evenly coated.
03 - Divide the noodle mixture into four equal portions. Place each portion into a ring mold or small bowl lined with parchment paper, pressing down to compact into a patty approximately the size of sandwich bread.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook noodle patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
05 - On a clean surface, lay two noodle patties. Top each with two slices of cheese and drizzle with hot sauce. Cover with the remaining noodle patties to form sandwiches.
06 - Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and return sandwiches to the pan. Cook over low heat, pressing gently, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until cheese is melted and exteriors are crisp.
07 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns leftover ramen into something genuinely craveable that tastes nothing like the packet version.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can satisfy a serious cheese craving on a weeknight.
  • Those crispy, golden noodle buns are dangerously addictive and way more interesting than regular bread.
02 -
  • Draining the noodles thoroughly is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when my first batch steamed instead of crisped.
  • Low heat during the final melt is what separates a perfect sandwich from a burnt-outside-cold-inside disaster.
  • The ring mold makes shaping easier, but you can also just hand-press the noodles into patties directly on parchment paper.
03 -
  • Press the assembled sandwich with a spatula while it cooks so the cheese melts evenly and everything fuses together into one satisfying bite.
  • Use a nonstick skillet and you'll avoid any sticking drama—this is one recipe where nonstick actually matters.
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