If your college diet consisted mainly of packaged ramen noodles, we're with you. And even though we've grown to love real, authentic ramen (ahem, not the stuff from the packets), sometimes we still have those carnal cravings for the cheap stuff and we doctor it up).

But those noodles are good for more than just soup. Once you take away the MSG-laden flavor packet, you're left with noodles that are good for stir-frys and noodle salads. But you could get even crazier and make a ramen noodle pizza, or even ramen grilled cheese. Hey, don't knock it until you try it. Check out some of our favorite instant ramen noodle creations we've found around the web in the slideshow below.

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  • Ramen Noodle Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.ramennoodlerecipess.com/ramen-noodle-salad/" target="_hplink">Ramen Noodle Salad recipe from Ramen Noodle Recipes</a></strong>

  • Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.tastespotting.com/features/kimchi-ramen-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe" target="_hplink">Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe from Tastespotting Blog</a></strong>

  • Oriental Ramen Lettuce Wraps

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://4littlefergusons.wordpress.com/tag/oriental-lettuce-wraps/" target="_hplink">Oriental Ramen Lettuce Wraps recipe from 4 Little Fergusons</a></strong>

  • Crunchy Ramen School Snack

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.mykitchenintherockies.com/2012/08/12/crunchy-ramen-school-snack/" target="_hplink">Crunchy Ramen School Snack recipe from My Kitchen In The Rockies</a></strong>

  • Chinese Chop Salad With Crunchy Ramen Topping

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/chinese-chop-salad/" target="_hplink">Chinese Chop Salad with Crunchy Ramen Topping recipe from Lauren's Latest</a></strong>

  • Ramen Noodle Omelette

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.indochinekitchen.com/recipes/ramen-noodles-omelette/" target="_hplink">Ramen Noodle Omelette recipe from Indochine Kitchen</a></strong>

  • Ramen Noodle Chicken Chimichangas

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://pennywisecook.com/ramen-noodle-chicken-chimichangas/" target="_hplink">Ramen Noodle Chicken Chimichangas from Pennywise Cook</a></strong>

  • Ramen And Spam Stir Fry

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sodomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/05/ramen-and-spam-stir-fry.html" target="_hplink">Ramen and Spam Stir Fry recipe from So Domesticated</a></strong>

  • Pepperoni Ramen Pizza

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/11/pepperoni-ramen-pizza-recipe.html" target="_hplink">Pepperoni Ramen Pizza from Serious Eats</a></strong>

  • Asian-Style Ramen Noodle Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://auntpegsrecipebox.blogspot.com/2010/07/asian-style-noodle-pancakes.html" target="_hplink">Asian-Style Ramen Noodle Pancakes recipe from Aunt Peg's Recipe Box</a></strong>


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