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Easy Bacon Gochujang Udon Noodles

Creamy, spicy, and savory, this gochujang bacon udon comes together in under 20 minutes. Chewy udon noodles are tossed in a rich, garlicky gochujang cream sauce and topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions for the perfect balance of heat and indulgence.
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Ingredients

  • 2 servings udon noodles
  • 1½ tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved udon cooking water
  • 4 slices bacon
  • Green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Cook the udon according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.
  • Cook the bacon in the oven or a pan until it reaches your desired crispiness. Set aside, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.
  • Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan along with a splash of the reserved udon water. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add chopped bacon and top with green onions.
  • Enjoy.