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Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich

April 14, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 18 Comments

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Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Combining two of my favorite things, this grilled cheese sandwich marries ramen, kimchi and cheddar cheese! If you're a fan of Shin Ramen, you need to try this!

Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Combining two of my favorite things, this grilled cheese sandwich marries ramen, kimchi and cheddar cheese! If you’re a fan of Shin Ramen, you need to try this!

As a food blogger, I read a lot of food related websites, cookbooks, magazines, other food blogs and basically, anything I can get my hands on. I like to read about food trends, new chefs, what people are doing and fun and inventive things people are doing with food. And every once in a while, I will come across something that makes me stop.

Makes my jaw drop.

Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Combining two of my favorite things, this grilled cheese sandwich marries ramen, kimchi and cheddar cheese! If you're a fan of Shin Ramen, you need to try this!

And I say to myself.  .  I have to try that.

I first saw this awesomeness on Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Combining two of my favorite things, this grilled cheese sandwich marries ramen, kimchi and cheddar cheese! If you're a fan of Shin Ramen, you need to try this!

I have to admit I probably haven’t had a bowl of instant ramen in like 8 years. Maybe even longer. Seriously. I’d rather eat the Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Combining two of my favorite things, this grilled cheese sandwich marries ramen, kimchi and cheddar cheese! If you're a fan of Shin Ramen, you need to try this!

It’s National Grilled Cheese month.

And I had a few ramen packs in the pantry and some awesome cheddar cheese. .  so I went for it. It was so good. Initially you don’t completely realize what you are eating and then you look down at your plate and slurp up some noodles . . and keep eating some more. I usually always save half of what I make for my husband to try (since I mostly cook during the day so I can photograph in natural light) but this time, I devoured this entire thing.

And made another one. For The Hubs.

So, don’t wait any longer. If you like kimchi + ramen + grilled cheese, you have to try this. I especially loved the heat from this grilled cheese because my ramen was extra spicy and I loved having kimchi in there too. Kimchi in a sandwich. I’m totally doing this.

This grilled cheese might be something everyone has to try at least once. Enjoy!

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Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Course: Main
Servings: 2
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 package of ramen I highly recommend Spicy Shin Ramen
  • 1 ramen seasoning packet
  • 1 cup kimchi chopped and squeezed of excess kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter + more for spreading on the bread slices
  • 4 slices bread any kind (I used whole grain wheat bread)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; split

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Drop the ramen noodles in and cook until the ramen noodles are soft, about 4-5 minutes only. You don't want to overcook the noodles.
  • Drain the ramen noodles and add the seasoning packet over the noodles. Toss to combine and set aside.
  • Butter one slice of bread on both sides and set aside. Using a cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet, heat one tablespoon of butter in your skillet over medium heat. Let the butter melt completely and then lay your slice of buttered bread into the skillet and top with a 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt until it's almost entirely melted, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Next, lift the lid and top the melted cheese with half of the ramen noodles and about a 1/2 cup of the squeezed kimchi (or less depending on the size of your bread) and cover again with the lid for a minute. Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and place the bread slice on top of the kimchi, pressing down gently and flip your sandwich very carefully. You do not need to cover the pan again since your cheese is already melting nicely. You can flip one more time if desired (but not necessary) until you have nice, golden brown toasty bread on both sides.
  • Repeat everything for your second grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy!

 

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  1. Alice

    April 14, 2014 at 3:04 am

    I heart grilled cheese! I also heart kimchi with bimbimbap. Sometimes I order mine with some yummy bit of grilled cheese on top! When you say put it in a sandwich, I say yes!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Grilled cheese foodies unite!! 🙂 Thank you, Alice!

      Reply
  2. SarahJ (@CCuisiniere)

    April 14, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I need to show this to my husband. He would drop everything and make it, even if we had just eaten!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

      haha, awesome!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. laurasmess

    April 14, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Alice! Stop tempting me with these incredible carb-filled cheesy delights!!! I’m trying to be good! ;p

    Reply
  4. Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

    April 14, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    OMG! Three of my favorite things in one pack…bread, cheese and shin ramyun! You did so well, Alice…problem, I’m hungry now!!!! hehehe…I absolutely love this idea!

    Reply
  5. Linda | Brunch with Joy

    April 15, 2014 at 1:04 am

    Gulp! Alice, this must be insanely good! This and ramen burger (and rapokki) totally make my day. Oh, have I told you i have weakness for Nongshim noodle? 😀

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 15, 2014 at 6:30 am

      Thanks so much, Linda!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

    April 19, 2014 at 12:29 am

    Yes. Yes to all of this. I’m on the floor speechless, drowning in a puddle of my own drool! Daaaaaaaamn that looks amazing. Get out of my dreams and into my mouth!

    Reply
  7. cynthia

    April 16, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    AMAZING.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 16, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Cynthia!

      Reply
  8. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    April 17, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Oh I think this is brilliant. And it will be even more brilliant when it’s in my belly! Love it, Alice!

    Reply

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