Description
The KFC Famous Bowl is a layered comfort food dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes, crispy popcorn chicken, savory gravy, sweet corn, and melted cheese. It’s an indulgent, quick-to-make meal perfect for game day or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared using your favorite method
- 1 1/2 cups popcorn chicken, frozen or homemade
- 1 cup brown gravy, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese or a three-cheese blend containing Colby Jack
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking, or prepare stovetop for stovetop assembly.
- If using frozen popcorn chicken, bake or cook according to package instructions until crispy.
- Layer mashed potatoes at the bottom of a serving dish or oven-safe bowls.
- Top with a layer of cooked popcorn chicken.
- Pour brown gravy evenly over the chicken layer.
- Sprinkle drained corn over the top, followed by shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, or cover and let sit on stovetop until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese and mashed potatoes made with skim milk.
- Homemade gravy adds richer flavor, but store-bought works for convenience.
- You can add diced green onions or paprika for garnish and extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg