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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!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 884 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Prepare store bought chicken nuggets, strips or popcorn chicken according to package directions or prepare homemade crispy chicken bites.
  2. Add diced potatoes to 8 cups of boiling water. Boil for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes become tender. Remove from water and drain.
  3. Add cream cheese, butter, salt, garlic powder and pepper to potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Until mashed potatoes creamy smooth.
  4. Grease bottom of 9x13 casserole pan or dish.
  5. Layer bottom of dish evenly with mashed potatoes. Add chicken and corn evenly on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  7. Cook gravy according to package instructions or open can and place in saucepan on your your stove, over medium, until heated through.
  8. When gravy has completed cooking, pour over the dish as evenly as possible.
  9. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted into the dish.
  10. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy every last bite.
Individual Bowls
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  1. 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.
  2. Serve individual bowls to everyone.

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.
  • 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 Information

Calories 884kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 116g (39%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 999mg (42%) Potassium 2583mg (74%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1192IU (24%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 884

% 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.