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Chili-Mac Ramen Bowl

Name: Chili-Mac Ramen Bowl
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 2 packages instant ramen, 3 oz each, broken; Water as ramen label directs; 1 cup commercially prepared ready-to-eat chili with beans; 2 tbsp cheese sauce; 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos; 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips

About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · Microwave or hot water

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Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe

Broken ramen gives a chili bowl shorter, spoon-friendly pieces. Prepare the noodles before adding the chili so the thick topping does not interfere with their cooking; save the chips for the final crunch.

Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. FCI Danbury Commissary List.

Make it

Equipment: Microwave-safe bowl or plate; clean spoon; measuring cup and spoons; a permitted microwave if using that option. Follow the product label for heating.

Ingredients

2 packages instant ramen, 3 oz each, broken
Water as ramen label directs
1 cup commercially prepared ready-to-eat chili with beans
2 tbsp cheese sauce
1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips

Method

Cook broken ramen according to the package and drain well.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, warm chili following its label if desired.
Stir chili and cheese into noodles, then fold in jalapenos.
Divide into bowls and top with chips.

The useful detail

Skip the ramen seasoning: the chili and cheese already bring plenty of flavor.

When the store is different

A ready-to-eat meatless chili works without further changes.

Serving & handling

Prepare starches fresh and follow package cooking directions. Serve promptly; hydrated grains and mixed meals require proper handling. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.

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Sources & editorial note

Federal Bureau of Prisons — FCI Danbury Commissary List, BOP. Official inventory, Connecticut. Source scope and limits.

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