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 make it:

01 - Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly and let cool slightly.

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

03 - Divide noodle mixture into four equal portions. Press each portion into a compact patty using a ring mold or small bowl lined with parchment, approximately sandwich bread size.

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

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

06 - Wipe skillet clean, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Cook sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until cheese melts and exteriors are crisp.

07 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert suggestions:

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The crunch of the ramen crust gives you the satisfaction of a grilled cheese with the most incredible crispy texture
It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a gourmet food truck

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Let the noodles cool slightly before mixing with the egg or the egg will scramble and you will lose that binding effect
Press the noodle mixture firmly into your mold because loose patties will fall apart when you flip them

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