Ramen Noodle Mac and Cheese: Tokyo Drift Edition

A playful and comforting twist on classic mac and cheese using ramen noodles and a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce. Topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of nori for a Japanese-inspired kick.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

885

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.77

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Italian•Asian•American•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4packagesRamen Noodles(Discard seasoning packets or save for another use.)

£2.00

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.30

4tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.05

3cupsMilk(Whole milk recommended for creaminess.)

£0.75

2cupsSharp Cheddar Cheese(Shredded)

£3.00

1cupMonterey Jack Cheese(Shredded)

£2.00

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)

£1.50

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

0.5cupPanko Breadcrumbs

£0.50

2tablespoonsMelted Butter(For topping)

£0.15

2sheetsNori Seaweed(Cut into thin strips or crumbled)

£0.80

Total Cost

£11.08

£2.77 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
3
While ramen is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
4
Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
5
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
8
Pour the ramen mac and cheese into a greased oven-safe dish or skillet.
9
In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter.
10
Sprinkle the buttered panko breadcrumbs evenly over the ramen mac and cheese.
11
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
12
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before topping with crumbled nori seaweed.
13
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (340g)

885 kcal / 3699 kJ

Carbs

79g

30% of RDA

Fat

49g

70% of RDA

Protein

37g

74% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

2100 mg

91% of RDA

Saturated Fat

30 g

150% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the cheese sauce.

Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Gouda.

Add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas to the mac and cheese for a more complete meal.

If you don't have an oven-safe dish, you can skip the baking step and serve directly from the stovetop.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Oven-safe dish or skillet

Wine Pairings

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