Jailhouse Spread Recipe
This Jailhouse Spread Recipe is bold, fun and full of flavor. It is a simple mix of noodles, chips and canned meat that turns into a tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles
- 3 cups hot water
- 1 cup sliced summer sausage or beef sticks
- 1 large bag nacho cheese chips 200g
- 1 can chili or beans 400g
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ½ cup crushed crackers optional
- 1 cup shredded cheese optional
Instructions
Cook the noodles
- Boil the noodles until soft, then drain the water and place them in a large bowl.
Crush the chips
- Put the chips in a bag and crush them until small and crumbly pieces form.
Cut the sausage
- Slice the sausage or beef sticks into small bite-size pieces for easy mixing later.
Add noodles and chips
- Mix the cooked noodles with the crushed chips and stir slowly until combined.
Add canned chili
- Pour canned chili or beans over the mix and stir until everything blends well.
Add sausage pieces
- Add the sausage into the bowl and mix it evenly with the noodle mixture.
Add seasoning packet
- Sprinkle the ramen flavor packet and mix until the seasoning spreads through the bowl.
Add hot sauce
- Pour hot sauce over the mix and stir until the flavor is fully combined.
Add cheese
- Add shredded cheese if you like, then mix until it melts a little from the heat.
Let it sit
- Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit for five minutes to become thick.
Check texture
- Open the bowl and check if the mix is soft, thick, and well blended together.
Add crackers
- Add crushed crackers if you want more crunch and mix gently.
Adjust seasoning
- Taste the spread and add more hot sauce or seasoning if needed.
Stir again
- Give the mix one last big stir so every flavor blends perfectly.
Shape if needed
- Shape the spread into small portions or patties if serving to friends.
Serve warm
- Place the spread on plates or eat directly from the bowl while warm.
Notes
- Use bold chips for stronger flavor.
- Add cheese when noodles are hot so it melts nicely.
- Cut sausage small for easier mixing.
- Add hot water slowly if the spread feels too dry.
- Let the mix sit to become thicker and richer.