Our Favorite Things to Make with Ramen Noodles
Ramen is surprisingly versatile — you can use it in soups, desserts and even pizza! These are some of our favorite ways to turn the noodles into something extra delicious.
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10-Minute Chicken, Corn and Kimchi Ramen
We use a large skillet to cook everything at once for this speedy noodle dish. All but the garnishes go right into the skillet, and in the short time it takes for the broth to come to a boil, it's done!
Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Chicken, Corn and Kimchi Ramen
Broccoli-Ramen Slaw
Thanks to store-made broccoli slaw mix and uncooked ramen noodles, this summer side dish is prepared in just 5 minutes. Let it sit for a few hours to soak in all the flavors.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli-Ramen Slaw
Fish Tacos with Ramen and Chayote Slaw
Broken ramen noodles add extra crunch to a flavor-packed slaw that's the perfect topper for tender fish tacos. Chayote is a type of squash. If you can't find it, substitute zucchini or any other variety of summer squash.
Ramen Noodle Soup
This soothing soup is the perfect pick-me-up. It’s also completely customizable choose your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Ramen Noodle Soup
Chicken Ramen Noodle Casserole
Low maintenance and packed with flavor, this creamy casserole transforms dorm-friendly ramen noodles into a satisfying casserole for a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Ramen Noodle Dump Dinner
Shortcut Dan-Dan Noodles
This quick version of the Chinese dish elevates easy-to-find instant ramen noodles. Pickles stand in for traditional fermented greens and the brine replaces the sugar that is usually in the recipe.
Get the Recipe: Shortcut Dan-Dan Noodles
Afternoon Ramen
Claire’s ramen has everything you want in one comfort food dish. She flavors her broth with ginger, garlic and bacon, then adds in the ramen, soft-boiled eggs and a caramelized pork belly.
Get the Recipe: Afternoon Ramen
Ramen Cake
This easy side dish comes together in less than 20 minutes. For added flavor and color, top the ramen cake with scallions and cilantro
Get the Recipe: Ramen Cake
Shrimp Ramen
Ramen noodles (yes, the ones from the package) can be dressed up with poached shrimp and bacon to make a porky, smoky broth that tastes slow-simmered.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Ramen
Ramen Chicken Fingers
Add some Asian fusion to chicken fingers with a fun ramen noodle crumb crust and teriyaki-pineapple dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Ramen Chicken Fingers
Rabokki/Tteokbokki (Spicy Ramen and Rice Cake)
Tteokbokki is a spicy rice cake dish found all over the streets of Korea. We've added 'rabokki', which are ramen noodles. This is an evolved version of the classic Korean snack or street food, making it more of a hearty sharable meal.
Get the Recipe: Rabokki (Ramyun and Tteokbokki)
Ramen Pizza
This dish, inspired by the Japanese okonomiyaki savory pancake, has a crunchy ramen noodle base and is loaded with the sweet, salty, creamy, spicy and umami flavors found in a warm bowl of ramen.
Get the Recipe: Savory Ramen Cake
Kimchi and Bacon Ramen
Rich and deeply flavored, this chicken-and-bacon broth with ginger and scallion unites kimchi and ramen noodles.
Get the Recipe: Kimchi and Bacon Ramen
Ramen Noodle Frittata
Fry up Asian-inspired frittata fun with cooked ramen noodles, ground chicken, coleslaw mix and eggs (of course).
Get the Recipe: Ramen Noodle Frittata
Peanut Butter Ramen
Trisha’s sweet-and-spicy ramen is an absolute dream. Plus, it’s budget-friendly!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Ramen
Spicy Ramen with Beef and Bok Choy
This protein-packed ramen is full of healthy veggies and fresh spices. Don’t forget the Fresno chile pepper — it adds a bold kick.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Ramen with Beef and Bok Choy
Braised Pork Ramen
This recipe may take time, but it’s worth it after just one bite. Chicken wings, braised pork and bacon pack tons of filling flavor into this meaty dish.
Get the Recipe: Braised Pork Ramen
Ramen with Pork Meatballs
For a fun twist on spaghetti and meatballs, swap your pasta with ramen noodles.
Get the Recipe: Pork Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Tomato Sauce and Ramen Noodles
Beef with Broccoli Teriyaki and Ramen Noodles
Using convenient ramen noodles and slicing the steak very thinly make this a fast recipe for busy families. To keep the steak juicy, be careful not to overcook it.
Get the Recipe: Beef with Broccoli Teriyaki and Ramen Noodles
Banana-Coconut Ramen Pudding
This is such a fun recipe. A ramen noodle and coconut milk mixture is layered with bananas, coconut and almonds to make this easy dessert casserole.
Get the Recipe: Banana-Coconut Ramen Pudding