Cheesy Tex-Mex Ramen Skillet
with Tomato, Green Pepper & Toasted Panko Topping
- Milk
- Wheat
Mac and cheese gets a Tex-Mex twist in this one-pan meal. Mildly-spicy green pepper and scallions flavor a creamy cheddar sauce, with ramen noodles and fresh tomato stirred in. A crunchy topping of toasted golden panko, scallion greens (and hot sauce if you like things spicy!) finishes this comforting meal that everyone at the table will enjoy.
Ingredients
1 cup
Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Long Green Pepper
1 unit
Tomato
1 unit
Lime
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
2 unit
Scallions
4.5 ounce
Ramen Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
½ cup
Mexican Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
2 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Core, deseed, and dice green pepper into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces. Quarter lime.
Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
Turn off heat. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in half the Southwest Spice Blend; season with salt and pepper. (You'll use remaining Southwest Spice Blend in the next step.) Wipe out pan.
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and scallion whites; season with remaining Southwest Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in cream sauce base, cream cheese, and 1½ cups water (3 cups for 4 servings) and bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking, until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in cheddar and Mexican cheese blend until melted and smooth.
Break noodles in half and add to pan; cook, stirring vigorously, until sauce has thickened and noodles are al dente, 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in tomato. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, add splashes of water.
Top cheesy Tex-Mex ramen skillet with toasted panko, scallion greens, a squeeze of lime juice, and as much hot sauce as you like. Serve family style with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the cheesy Tex-Mex taste, though some found it too rich or bland; adding hot sauce or extra seasoning boosted flavor 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy one-pan meal, but watch noodles closely to prevent clumping; some suggest cooking ramen separately.
- Suggestions: Consider adding protein like chicken or ground beef; use firmer pasta like penne or elbows instead of ramen.
- Portions: Very filling and cheesy; some found it too heavy as a main dish without added vegetables or protein.
- Texture: Sauce thickens quickly; stir vigorously and add splashes of water if needed to prevent gumminess.
