For Hearty Culver's Mashed Potatoes, Order Them KFC-Style

Culver's is best known for its juicy Butterburgers, but the fast-food chain's signature side dishes are equally noteworthy. The Wisconsin-born restaurant also sells delicious sides, including cheese curds, onion rings, mashed potatoes, and chili. On their own, they're hearty and savory. But combining the mashed potatoes and chili, for example, can be more filling — and resemble KFC's Famous Bowl.

To order Culver's mashed potatoes KFC-style, get a side of mashed potatoes without gravy, plus a side of George's chili, and ask for an extra empty salad bowl. Pour the potatoes into the empty bowl, add the chili on top, and mix for a rich, savory meal reminiscent of KFC's Famous Bowl, which comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, shredded cheese, and pieces of fried chicken.

This Culver's ordering tip won't exactly recreate KFC's Famous Bowl, but it will satisfy your taste buds just the same. The chili and mashed potatoes create a rich, creamy texture and savory flavor that's simply irresistible. If you want to get it closer to KFC's version, order a single chicken tender, break it apart, and place the pieces on top of the mashed potato-chili concoction. The chicken's crispy breading will soften in the potatoes, but should still add a bit of crunch to the otherwise soft meal.

Beyond adding chicken tenders, we have a few other tasty add-ons to try with this meal. First, order a side of onion rings and place some on top of the chili and potatoes for a satisfying crunch and zesty flavor. Customers say Culver's has the best fast-food onion rings, so they definitely belong at the top of your list of sides to experiment with. For more toppings, instead of plain George's chili, order a George's Chili Supreme, which comes with diced red onion, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. It will add richness and bright flavor to the meal.

And if you're a cheese lover? We highly recommend asking for extra shredded cheddar cheese on your chili. Or order a side of cheese sauce to pour over the chili-potato combo. The warm, thick sauce will pair perfectly with the seasonings in the chili, cutting through any spice or heat. Fans score massive portions of cheese sauce by asking for it in a soup container. So next time you're at the Culver's drive-thru, see if your location will play ball and give you some extra cheesy goodness.