Enjoy this creamy Spicy Cheesy Udon Noodles. An easy 10-minute recipe that’s perfect for any meal!
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**Recipe originally published: August 27, 2021, Post updated: May 6, 2023

Welcome back to another Quick Meals post!
Alright noodle lovers, I’ve got this simple recipe up my sleeves that only takes 10 minutes (or less!) to prepare. If you’re a fan of smooth, creamy noodles with a spicy kick, then this spicy cheesy udon noodles is perfect for you! It’s definitely a favorite in our household.
The beauty of it is that most of the ingredients can easily be found in your pantry or fridge! It’s a pretty effortless dish to make and a great choice to be part of your dinner rotation.
Spicy Cheesy Udon Noodles
Essentially, this dish is simply udon noodles coated in a sauce made from garlic, milk, chili oil, and a cheese combination of your choice. My cheese combo just so happens to be American cheese (*gasp* I know. But it’s so good!) and mozzarella cheese. However, you can swap that out with whichever ones you please.
ingredients you’ll need
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
- Udon noodles
- Garlic
- Milk or heavy cream
- Chili oil: I used my Homemade Chili Oil.
- Sugar: To balance out the saltiness and round out the flavor.
- Salt (if needed)
- American cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Roasted seaweed (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
how to make easy 10-minute spicy cheesy udon noodles
- Boil the udon noodles and drain.
- Saute minced garlic on medium heat for a few minutes, make sure not to burn it.
- Add milk and bring to a simmer. Once it starts simmering, add chili oil and stir.
- Turn down the heat to low and add cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Add sugar and stir. Taste for seasoning, add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Add udon and coat noodles with the sauce.
- Serve and garnish with roasted seaweed and green onions. Enjoy!
notes for 10-minute spicy cheesy udon noodles
- Milk substitutes: If you use heavy cream instead of milk, you’ll get a thicker sauce. Other substitute options are coconut milk, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, or half and half.
- I used my own homemade chili oil.
- The amount of chili oil used should be up to preference.
- Use the type of cheese/combination and amount of cheese that you prefer. Season accordingly since it depends on the type of cheese you use. Some cheese will make the sauce saltier than others.
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Spicy Cheesy Udon Noodles (10 minutes)
Ingredients
- 1 udon noodles
- 3 cloves garlic minced/sliced
- 1 cup milk/heavy cream see notes
- 1 tbsp chili oil see notes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- salt if needed
- 2 slices American cheese see notes
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese see notes
- roasted seaweed for garnish
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the udon noodles and drain.
- Saute minced garlic on medium heat for a few minutes, make sure not to burn it.
- Add milk and bring to a simmer. Once it starts simmering, add chili oil and stir.
- Turn down the heat to low and add cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Add sugar and stir. Taste for seasoning, add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Add udon and coat noodles with the sauce.
- Serve and garnish with roasted seaweed and green onions. Enjoy!
Super yummy & easy recipe; this will definitely be one of my staples!
Thanks for trying the recipe 🙂
Definitely another easy recipe! I’m not used having my udon being sweet so I was taken back a little. For me personally, I will decrease the amount of sugar I put in it. However this would be a kids hit because it’s not as spicy as you think it would be and it’s sweet!
Whenever I add the cheese to the milk, it immediately curdles and I’ve found no way around this