Upgraded Cheese Ramen

Ingredients

• 2 packages instant ramen packages (flavor packet discarded)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil 3 cups salted water in a medium pot. Add ramen noodles, stir, and cook 3 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   While noodles cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic to butter, stir, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in milk, add cheese and red pepper flakes, and stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

5. 5

   Drain ramen, reserving 0.25 cup cooking water. Return noodles to pot.

6. 6

   Pour cheese sauce over noodles, add reserved water, and stir until creamy. Thin with more water if needed.

7. 7

   Divide into bowls, top with scallions, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• medium pot
• small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• strainer or colander
• measuring spoons

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