KFC Has a New Version of a Menu Item We Haven't Seen in 5 Years

KFC is introducing a new menu item: the Smash'd Potato Bowl, featuring potatoes in a way you haven't seen in five years.

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The Smash'd Potato Bowl is the first new version of KFC's Famous Bowls since 2019 and follows successful test results.

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The bowl includes KFC's signature mashed potatoes topped with crispy Secret Recipe Fries, warm cheese sauce, bacon crumbles, and a three-cheese blend.

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This new bowl will cost $3.49, with an option to add KFC’s chicken nuggets for an additional $2.

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KFC’s Famous Bowls were first introduced in 2006 and have been a top seller, with over 80 million sold initially.

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The Smash'd Potato Bowl was tested in Pittsburgh in Fall 2023 and will be available nationwide at participating locations starting January 29.

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The new bowl aims to replicate the success of its predecessors and promises to be a fan favorite.

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Potatoes, known for their versatility, are featured prominently, aligning with KFC's track record of successful bowl innovations.

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