5 from 30 votes
KFC Potato and Gravy
KFC Potato and Gravy is a creamy mashed potato dish made from starchy potatoes that are boiled until falling apart, then passed through a ricer or masher to create a soft texture. Butter, cream, and milk are gently incorporated to produce a rich, smooth mash seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground pepper. The potatoes are served topped with a homemade KFC-style gravy, making a comforting side that complements fried chicken or other main dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
- 10 people
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 batch gravy homemade, KFC style
- 1.5kg/ 3lb potato or other starchy potatoes, Sebago (Aus dirt brushed), Russet (US), Maris Piper (UK
- 1 tbsp salt (for water)
- 75g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter cubed
- 1/2 cup (125ml) cream heavy or thickened
- 3/4 cup (185ml) milk full fat
- black pepper freshly ground
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into 3cm / 1.25" cubes.
- Place in a pot, add 1 tbsp salt and water so it's 5cm / 2" above potatoes.
- Bring water to a boil, then boil for 15 minutes until potatoes are very soft and starting to fall apart.
- Drain, leave in colander to steam dry for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add cream and milk, heat until just before simmer - do not let it boil. Remove from stove.
- Pass potato through a potato ricer (Note 1) or use a masher with holes. Do not use beater - will make it dense.
- Add hot milk mixture, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. GENTLY stir until mixed through.
- Taste for salt and pepper, add more if needed.
- Transfer into serving bowl. Pour over Gravy and serve immediately with anything and everything!
- For a KFC at home experience, serve with homemade Fried Chicken (it's better than KFC!)
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Notes
- Using a potato ricer ensures a very soft and creamy texture without lumps.
- If using a masher, choose one with holes to approximate the ricer's effect.
- Avoid handheld beaters as they can make the mash dense and heavy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
270cal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
752mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
503IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 - 10 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270cal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 503IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.