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If you’ve ever tasted KFC’s Famous Bowl, then you already know that it’s packed with crunchy chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, corn, and melted cheddar cheese and is absolutely irresistible! It’s one of my family’ favorite comfort food dinners and understandably so! Like my KFC Copycat Baked Potatoes, this insanely delicious combination of crispy chicken with mashed potatoes, corn, and cheddar makes one unforgettable meal that will surely be a new addition to your weekly dinner rotation!
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Ingredients in KFC Famous Bowl Casserole
Frozen chicken nuggets. I used Perdue brand but you can also use any brand of chicken nuggets or popcorn chicken (such as Tyson chicken nuggets).
Mashed potato packet. I use Idahoan brand dry mashed potatoes. You can use any brand of mashed potatoes. I put black pepper in my mashed potatoes, but you don’t have to.
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Cheddar. Use freshly grated cheddar and avoid using pre-shredded cheese as it contains additives that prevent it from clumping together. These additives prevent the cheese from melting in the oven.
Chicken gravy. As an optional ingredient, you can pour hot chicken gravy over your casserole if you wish.
How to Make the Best KFC Famous Bowl Casserole
1). Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees C.
2). Place the frozen chicken in an air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. When the chicken is done, chop them into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
3). Cook the mashed potatoes according to package instructions. If using pepper, add it to your mashed potato mixture. Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
4). Evenly spread the corn over the mashed potatoes.
5). Evenly spread the chicken pieces over the corn.
6). Bake for 20 minutes.
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8). If using chicken gravy, prepare it according to the jar’s instructions. Pour the hot gravy over the casserole and serve.
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KFC Famous Bowl Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.38 lb. bag frozen chicken nuggets can sub popcorn chicken
- 4 oz. package dry mashed potato mix (I use Idahoan)
- 12 oz. frozen corn
- 3 c shredded cheddar
- black pepper optional
- 12 oz. jar chicken gravy optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400° F.
- Place the frozen chicken in an air fryer and air fry for 5 minutes. When the chicken is done, chop them into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Cook the mashed potatoes according to package instructions. If using pepper, add it to your mashed potato mixture. Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the corn over the mashed potatoes.
- Evenly spread the chicken pieces over the corn.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cheddar over the top. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If using chicken gravy, prepare it according to the jar’s instructions. Pour the hot gravy over the casserole and serve.
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