10 Minute Spicy Creamy Bacon Udon
By Tiffy Cooks
This bowl of Spicy Creamy Bacon Udon might be the most satisfying bowl in 10 minutes. If you’re craving speedy noodles that are creamy, flavorful, and only uses pantry ingredients, this bacon udon is the answer. Thick, chewy udon noodles soak up a gochujang cream sauce that’s smooth and perfectly spiced. The crispy bacon bits adds a smoky crunch in every bite. This is the weeknight udon dish that will feel just like a special treat.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 pack udon noodles about 400 g total
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks green onion white and green parts separated, chopped
- 1 tbsp Korean Red Chili Paste gochujang
- 1 tsp Korean Chili Flakes gochugaru
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour hot water over the frozen udon noodles to loosen them, then drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the white parts of the green onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang and gochugaru, mixing well with the aromatics. Gradually pour in the cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth and spicy.
- Add the udon noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then finish with the crispy bacon and the green parts of the onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2198IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
