Cook the Noodles:

In a small saucepan, bring roughly 2 cups of water to a boil.

Cook the dry ramen noodles until they are barely soft (al dente), about 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid overcooking.

Drain and Reserve Water (Optional but Recommended for Creaminess):

The majority of the cooking water should be carefully drained from the pot, leaving between 41 and 21 cups of water with the noodles. The creamy sauce will be aided by this tiny quantity of water.

Create the Cheesy Sauce:

Take the pot off of the burner.

To the hot noodles, add the American cheese slice or slices and the spice packet (start with half a packet if you are sensitive to salt).

At this point, it is optional to add the butter and garlic powder.

Stir and Serve:

In order to create a creamy sauce that coats the noodles, mix the ingredients thoroughly and stir the noodles briskly until the cheese has melted fully.

The cheesy ramen should be moved to a bowl.