KFC Mashed Potato Bowls: You Can Make at Home

Hey there, foodies!

Well, if you are a comfort food lover, you probably have dreams about KFC Mashed Potato Bowls. These delicious bowls consist of creamy mashed potatoes, succulent chicken meat, graves, and many more toppings to make a complete and satisfying dish.

What Are KFC Mashed Potato Bowls?

KFC Mashed Potato Bowls are one of the tasty fast foods that consist of a layer of boiled and creamy mashed potatoes with fried chicken bits, chicken gravy, corn, and cheese. It is a meal in a single bowl that has different tastes and feels and is definitely a favorite among many people who take comfort foods. Furthermore, it is relatively simple to prepare at home!

 

Why You’ll Love This Homemade KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Recipe

Comforting & Satisfying: This dish is ideal for any day that requires an addition of warmth and comfort on the inside of the tummy.

 

Customizable: Vegetables can be added to the mix or other types of protein in order to suit individual preference.

 

Quick to Prepare: Using basic ingredients the dish can be prepared and served in a jiffy so I thought it would be perfect for the contest.

 

Essential Components for KFC's Mashed Potato Bowls

To create your homemade KFC Mashed Potato Bowls, you’ll need the following ingredients: 

 

• Mashed Potatoes: For convenience, one may include instant mashed potatoes, but for the best culinary expression, fresh will work best.

• Chicken: Select from cooked fried chicken, Perry’s Grilled Chicken, or Rotisserie Chicken, which is sliced into cubes.

• Gravy: One can use a packet of chicken gravy or even prepare it freshly for a rich taste.
  

• Sweet Corn: Kernels in a can or corn that has been frozen fits the needs of this recipe well.

• Shredded Cheese: Cheddar or a mix of varieties to suit one’s preference work well when melted on top.

• Optional Toppings: Top with your fried onions, bacon pieces, or even a splash of barbecue sauce for taste.

 

Homemade KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:

 

• For the mashed potatoes: Prepare 2 cups of mashed potatoes using either instant potatoes or freshly boiled potatoes.

• For the chicken: 2 cups cooked chicken time 5-10 minutes cut into small pieces.
  

• For the Gravy: 1 cup chicken gravy (preferably homemade or any store-bought chicken gravy).

• For the toppings: 1 cup sweet corn (warmed) & 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Optional: chopped green onions, bacon flavor crispy on top.

 

Directions:

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

Follow the package's detailed instructions if you're using instant mashed potatoes. If making them from scratch, [please peel, boil, and mash your potatoes, then add buttermilk, salt, and pepper to garnish].

 

Cook the Chicken:

If you don't have leftover chicken, use the raw chicken and fry or bake it until cooked, then chop it into small pieces.

 

Heat the Gravy:

In a small saucepan, heat the container of your chicken gravy over low heat until it is warmed through. If the gravy is bought from the stores, warm the gravy by following the instructions on the package.

 

Assembly Time:

Place an ample portion of mashed potatoes to be the base in each of the serving bowls.

Place on top of the cooked chicken pieces.

Pour the warm gravy over the layer of the chicken.

Place the sweet corn that has been warmed on top afterwards.

Finally, finish it off with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

 

Optional Toppings:

You can add anything you would desire in your dough, such as chopped green onions, bacon bits, among others, to make it tastier and crunchy.

 

Serve & Enjoy:

Best to consume once everything is still warm to enjoy the comforting meal like in KFC.

 

Tips for the Perfect KFC Mashed Potato Bowl

Make It Your Own: Try to replace the proteins with varieties such as a baked chicken or even turkey. You may need to mix in some broccoli or peas to the bowl for a better nutritional input.

 

Use High-Quality Gravy: If possible, prepare the gravy using the chicken over roasted chicken drippings to get the right taste.You can also use packaged gravy, if you want your meal to reflect the quality of your food, select a high-grade one.

 

Layering is Key: It’s best to arrange the ingredients such that in every bite you take, you get a balance of the different tastes.

 

Conclusion

KFC Mashed Potato Bowls are a comfort food that you can try to prepare at home as you want to. It’s always hearty and filling; try it with creamy mashed potatoes, tender chicken meat, flavorful gravy, and your choice of toppings. These bowls are great whether you eat them for lunch during the weekdays or prepare it with a few extra ingredients for a special treat during the weekends!

 

Call to Action

Are you ready to dig in? Prepare your own KFC Mashed Potato Bowls using the ingredients mentioned above and make it for your family now! Remember to post your creations on the social networks with the hashtag #MashedPotatoBowls and tell us how you decorate your bowl.