KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
884 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Copycat Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by boiling peeled diced russet potatoes until tender, then mashing them smooth with cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for creamy seasoning. Crispy chicken bites, either homemade or store-bought, and sweet corn are prepared separately.
A casserole dish is greased and layered with the mashed potatoes, then topped evenly with the cooked chicken and corn. Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top. Beef gravy is heated and poured evenly across the assembled dish. Baking in the oven melts the cheese and brings the flavors together.
This copycat recipe lets you recreate the layered comfort of KFC’s popular dish in your own kitchen, combining creamy mashed potatoes with savory chicken and gravy, accented by melty cheese and sweet corn. It can be prepared as a casserole or in individual bowls and is suitable for leftovers when stored properly.
Leftovers should be kept airtight in the refrigerator for up to three days. Preparing the casserole in advance and reheating covered ensures even warming while retaining moisture. Russet or Yukon gold potatoes are recommended for the creamiest mashed texture. The recipe is flexible to use different poultry pieces or gravy styles depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato peeled and diced
- 1 ounce brick cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black 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 chicken or nuggets, store bought or homemade, crispy bites
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.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Russet or Yukon gold potatoes produce creamier mashed potatoes than red potatoes for this dish.
- You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it; bake covered until heated through before serving.
- Use store-bought or homemade crispy chicken bites according to preference.
- Heating the gravy separately before pouring ensures even distribution and warmth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 884 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 884kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 116g | 39% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 999mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 2583mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1192IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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