Description
A comforting and nostalgic dish featuring layers of crispy chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and savory gravy.
Ingredients
- Fried Chicken (store-bought or homemade)
- Mashed Potatoes (homemade or instant)
- Frozen Sweet Corn (or fresh corn)
- Gravy (homemade or jarred)
- Shredded Cheese (optional, cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prepare the fried chicken. If using homemade, cook chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Let them rest before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the mashed potatoes. Boil peeled and chopped potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash them with butter, milk, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Heat the corn. Microwave or sauté frozen corn until warmed through or cook fresh corn in boiling water for a few minutes.
- Prepare the gravy. For homemade, start with a roux using butter and flour, then add stock, whisking until thickened. Season to taste.
- Assemble your bowl by starting with a generous layer of mashed potatoes, topping with chopped fried chicken, corn, and gravy. Add cheese or herbs if desired.
- Tip: For portion control, consider using ramekins for individual servings.
Notes
Ensure all components are hot when assembling to avoid a lukewarm dish. Adding warm milk and butter while mashing potatoes enhances their creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: KFC Bowls, comfort food, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, family dinner, recipe