Dinner

One-Pot Cheesy Ramen with Spam, Spinach, and Pickled Jalapeños Recipe

ByLuna Ryder December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Introduction

This One-Pot Cheesy Ramen transforms a simple instant noodle soup into a comforting, flavorful meal with gooey cheese, fresh spinach, and crispy grilled spam. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it combines convenience with delicious, homey touches.

A metal pot contains a yellow broth with three main visible layers: cooked curly noodles lifted by chopsticks above the pot, bright green leafy vegetables placed on the left, and a mix of corn kernels, jalapeno slices, and fried onion bits scattered on the right side; next to the pot is a white bowl with a blue checkered pattern holding three slices of grilled meat with dark char lines; everything sits on a wooden board over a white marbled surface photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 American cheese slices
1 package Maruchan® Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
2.5 ounces Spam
2 ounces canned sweet corn
3 ounces fresh spinach
Ice (as needed for blanching)
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon fried shallots
1 bunch scallion

Instructions

Step 1: Open the canned sweet corn and drain the liquid. Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly.
Step 2: Open the can of Spam and slice off a thick 2 cm-wide piece, or more if preferred.
Step 3: Prepare a pot of boiling water and a bowl of ice water to blanch the spinach.
Step 4: Once the water boils, blanch the spinach for 30 seconds, then remove it with a slotted spoon and immediately transfer to the ice water to stop cooking.
Step 5: Place the ramen noodles into the boiling water for up to 30 seconds until they loosen slightly. Remove and set aside as they will continue cooking later.
Step 6: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the sliced Spam for 3 minutes on each side until crispy. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
Step 7: Refill the pot with fresh water according to the ramen packet directions and bring to a boil. Add the soup base and stir to dissolve, rehydrating any other packet additions.
Step 8: Add the noodles, blanched spinach, and corn to the soup.
Step 9: Push the noodles below the surface and cover them with the American cheese slices. Turn off the heat and cover the pot to allow the cheese to melt with residual heat.
Step 10: Serve the soup with a generous sprinkling of chopped scallion, fried shallots, and pickled jalapeño peppers if using.
Step 11: Plate the grilled Spam on the side to keep it crispy and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Substitute American cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for a different cheesy flavor and texture.
Add a soft-boiled egg on top for extra richness and protein.
Use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled for a sharper heat.
If you prefer less salt, rinse the ramen noodles briefly after blanching to reduce sodium.

Storage

Store leftover soup separately from the grilled Spam in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the soup gently on the stove before serving. For best texture, reheat Spam briefly in a skillet or oven to regain crispness.