Once you make this easy recipe, you'll wonder why you aren't making it all the time. The simplicity turns it into a perfect busy-night side dish, and you can personalize the flavor with your favorite cheeses or other tasty additions, like spinach, grilled chicken, or chopped cherry tomatoes.

Ramen Macaroni and Cheese From Sarah Lipoff, POPSUGAR Food Ingredients 1 package chicken-flavored ramen noodles

1/4 teaspoon chicken flavoring

1 teaspoon flour

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded cheese Directions Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add just the ramen noodles to the water, and simmer until cooked through. Drain the noodles and return to pan. Sprinkle with the chicken seasoning and flour. Pour over the milk and stir over medium heat. The flour and milk blend together, creating a simple sauce for the macaroni and cheese. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and serve with an additional sprinkling of cheese. Information Category Pasta/Noodle, Side Dishes Cuisine North American Yield 2 servings Total Time 9 minutes, 59 seconds