KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Copycat Recipe
This KFC Mashed Potato Bowls are made with from-scratch mashed potatoes, cooked crispy chicken and a smooth brown gravy. They make the perfect balanced meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 884kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups sweet corn
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) beef gravy or 1 package beef gravy prepared
- 2 cups crispy chicken bites or nuggets, store bought or homemade
Instructions
- Prepare store bought chicken nuggets, strips or popcorn chicken according to package directions or prepare homemade crispy chicken bites.
- Add diced potatoes to 8 cups of boiling water. Boil for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes become tender. Remove from water and drain.
- Add cream cheese, butter, salt, garlic powder and pepper to potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Until mashed potatoes creamy smooth.
- Grease bottom of 9x13 casserole pan or dish.
- Layer bottom of dish evenly with mashed potatoes. Add chicken and corn evenly on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook gravy according to package instructions or open can and place in saucepan on your your stove, over medium, until heated through.
- When gravy has completed cooking, pour over the dish as evenly as possible.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted into the dish.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy every last bite.
Individual Bowls
- Assemble bowls by first layering potatoes, then corn, chicken nuggets, strips or popcorn chicken, some gravy and topped with shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite.
- Serve individual bowls to everyone.
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Notes
- Store leftover mashed potato bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use Russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the creamiest and most delicious mashed potatoes. They work better in this recipe than red potatoes.
- Prepare the casserole in advance and tightly cover it with plastic wrap. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Bake it in the oven covered until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 884kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 2583mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 6mg