Turn A Cheap Packet Of Instant Ramen Into A Gourmet Meal

At less than one buck per package, instant ramen noodles are anything but upscale. For the intelligent unpretentious, this fact matters not. The cheap eats are a great addition to hearty soups, stir fries and recipes that call for an al dente crunch.
You've seen ramen burgers, tacos and pizza -- too-trendy specialties that, we'd argue, have gone a bit overboard. We enjoy our instant ramen dishes for their their taste, not their novelty factor. These perfectly satisfying recipes below boast tons of flavor and innovation, while still maintaing their dignity.
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• 1
  Bacon & Egg Breakfast Ramen
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• 2
  Spicy Ramen Mac & Cheese
  The Spice Kit
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• 3
  Chicken Thai Noodle Bowls
  Yummy Healthy Easy
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• 4
  Ramen Noodles With Spicy Korean Chili Dressing
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• 5
  Broccoli Peanut Butter Ramen
  Culinary Mamas
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• 6
  Asian Ramen Salad
  Tastes Better From Scratch
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• 7
  Spicy Shrimp And Saucy Guacamole Ramen Noodle Bowl
  Soup Addict
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• 8
  Cacio e Pepe Ramen
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• 9
  Instant Mi Goreng
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• 10
  Crispy Bok Choy Ramen Salad
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• 11
  Avocado & Cherry Tomato Ramen Noodle Bowl With Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
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• 12
  Creamy Ramen With Bacon
  Macheesmo
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• 13
  Mushrooms & Spinach Ramen Sautee With An Egg
  Teczcape
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• 14
  Ramen Gnocchi With Mushrooms & Peas
  Broad Appetite
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• 15
  Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
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