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Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes and Gravy in a bowl

Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

A copycat of KFC's creamy mashed potatoes with their signature seasoned brown gravy - smooth, buttery, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Gravy
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain.
  2. Mash with the butter, warm milk, and salt until very smooth and creamy.
  3. For the gravy, melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Cook 3-4 minutes until light brown and nutty.
  4. Slowly whisk in the beef and chicken broth and the pepper. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened and smooth.
  5. Serve the gravy ladled over the mashed potatoes.

Notes

KFC's potatoes are very smooth - mash well or use a ricer. The gravy gets its color and savor from beef and chicken bouillon and a browned roux.