Top ramen with half a slice of cheese
Top ramen with half a slice of cheese is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 1. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Lisa Nguyen on YouTube.
Prep: 4 min | Cook: 6 min | Total: 12 min
Cost: $0.77 total, $0.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 package Instant Ramen Noodles (85 g, discard the flavor packet if using chicken seasoning)
- 2 cups Water (Hot water prepared in the microwave)
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Seasoning (Can be chicken bouillon powder or a pre‑made chicken seasoning blend)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (Regular table salt)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground preferred)
- 0.5 slice Processed Cheese Slice (About 10 g, American or mild cheddar works well)
Instructions
Heat Water
Place the microwave‑safe bowl on a plate, add 2 cups of water, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until boiling.
Time: PT3M
Cook the Ramen Noodles
Add the instant ramen noodles to the hot water, break them gently if needed, and microwave for 3 minutes (instead of the package’s 5‑minute suggestion). Stir once halfway through.
Time: PT3M
Drain the Noodles
Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot) and pour the noodles and broth through a colander or fine mesh sieve to discard excess water.
Time: PT30S
Season the Noodles
Sprinkle 1 tsp chicken seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper over the noodles. Toss quickly to coat evenly.
Time: PT1M
Add Cheese
Place half a slice of processed cheese on top of the seasoned noodles.
Time: PT30S
Final Melt
Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for 15 seconds, just until the cheese softens and begins to melt.
Time: PT15S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Non‑vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Dairy, Soy (if soy‑based seasoning is used)
Last updated: April 18, 2026








