Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that Nissin has been going off. Like, going off off. They’ve been throwing stuff at the wall that simply shouldn’t stick and somehow it’s all working. I’d go as far as to argue that the beloved cup noodles purveyor is becoming the King of Franken Products, consistently making things that truly shouldn’t exist but somehow taste delicious. If their forays into breakfast noodles (yep, noodles that taste like pancakes, syrup, sausage, and egg) and bagel noodles (cream-cheesy, everything-seasoned noods) just weren’t out there enough, they have an even wilder noodle concoction coming this summer. Prepare yourself for the very first dessert instant noodles: Nissin Cup Noodles Campfire S’mores.
How in the hell do you make noodles taste like s’mores? Please explain!
These limited edition, Walmart-exclusive Nissin s’mores noodles—which are in stores now—are flavored with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers. And please, for the love of everything that is good, do not think this means that you can light your cup on fire. Or slowly roast it until the sides become brown. (Which, by the way, is the inferior method of making s’mores. They have to be lit on fire.) But it doesn’t matter because Nissin has already done that hard work for you and made sure to imbue a smoky flavor. All you need to do is microwave the s’mores instant noodles for three minutes and let them stand for two before you gobble them up. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, Nissin recommends a little fresh graham cracker crumble or a mini marshmallow topping just after heating for ultimate gooeyness.
Now, let’s talk business. I was a huge proponent of Nissin’s breakfast noodles back when they came out because of two things: price and flavor. They’re cheap and they do a good job of incorporating all the flavors they promise. And I know two dudes who host a popular YouTube morning show have disagreed, but as radical as the breakfast noodles were, I stand by my opinion that they were delicious, especially to a college student on a budget. These new noodles are also a value: S’mores Nissin Cup Noodles are currently selling for $1.18. In this economy, you can’t even get an onion at that price. And if you’re an occasional s’mores dabbler who keeps finding leftover, wrinkly marshmallows in your pantry and some old, hardened bit of a Hershey’s bar in your fridge, this solves all of your problems. You have s’mores any time, on demand, with no wasted groceries. But be warned…you may have to get used to standing alone when you’re a fan of weird cup noodles!
