Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes

Name: Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and halved; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups chicken or beef gravy, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

In about 30 minutes, you can enjoy copycat KFC mashed potatoes at home—no drive-thru required. Serve the soft, creamy potatoes with gravy, or use them as the base of a fried chicken bowl.

Ingredients

3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and halved
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken or beef gravy, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Season water with 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain; press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat milk, cream and butter until just warm and butter is melted. Add milk mixture to the bowl with potatoes; gently stir until combined. Season with remaining 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. If desired, serve with gravy and additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 192 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

The mashed potatoes on KFC's menu are beloved for their thick, silky texture and rich, buttery flavor spiked with black pepper. Our version features ample heavy whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper to replicate the ultra-smooth texture and savory flavor the world has come to know in KFC's creamy spuds. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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