KFC Inspired35 min1.5x the proteinKFC Lightened-Up Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes under a rich, savory gravy — same comfort, less cream and butter.
Healthier swap for KFC Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 4 servings total
- Calories
- 176 kcal
- Protein
- 5g protein
- Carbs
- 29g carbs
- Fat
- 5g fat
- Sugar
- 2g sugar
- Sodium
- 420mg sodium
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- 700g
- 120ml
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 300ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Ingredients
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- 700g
- 120ml
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 300ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Steps
- 1Boil potato cubes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly.
- 2Mash potatoes with warm milk, 20g butter, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- 3For the gravy, melt 15g butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes until light golden and no raw flour smell remains.
- 4Gradually whisk in stock, then simmer 4-5 minutes, whisking often, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with pepper and onion powder.
- 5Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls and pour warm gravy generously over the top.
Tips
- Rice the potatoes through a ricer instead of mashing for an extra-smooth texture.
- Keep the gravy just below a simmer to avoid it thinning back out.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 700g
- 120ml
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 300ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Boil potato cubes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly.
- 2Mash potatoes with warm milk, 20g butter, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- 3For the gravy, melt 15g butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes until light golden and no raw flour smell remains.
- 4Gradually whisk in stock, then simmer 4-5 minutes, whisking often, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with pepper and onion powder.
- 5Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls and pour warm gravy generously over the top.
Tips
- Rice the potatoes through a ricer instead of mashing for an extra-smooth texture.
- Keep the gravy just below a simmer to avoid it thinning back out.
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KFC Lightened-Up Famous Bowl
Swap for: KFC Famous Bowl
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