# QSR Comfort Food Bowls The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl is Available in Pittsburgh By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-smashd-potato-bowl References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/09/25/kfc-tests-new-smashd-potato-bowls-in-pittsburgh-pa/) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)  The [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2) Smash’d Potato Bowl is a new take on the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-5-bowls) brand's signature Famous Bowls that's perfect for satisfying cravings for comfort foods as we head into the cold weather months. The menu item features the [KFC Secret Recipe Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-loaded-fries) that are topped with mashed potatoes, warm cheese sauce, bacon crumble and a sprinkling of three-cheese blend. The result is a menu item perfect for enjoyment on its own or as a side dish for pairing with some of the brand's signature fried chicken. The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl is priced at $3.49 and is being test marketed at many participating locations in the Pittsburgh area. Customers can add five hand-breaded Nuggets to the bowl for a total price of $5.49. Image Credit: KFC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comfort Food Cravings:** The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl satisfies cravings for comfort foods as we head into the cold weather months. - **Innovative QSR Offerings:** The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl offers a new take on the QSR brand's signature Famous Bowls. - **Cheese-based Menu Items:** The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl features warm cheese sauce and a sprinkling of three-cheese blend, catering to cheese enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can explore new ways to satisfy customers' cravings for comfort foods, like the KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl. - **Frozen Food Brands:** Frozen food brands can take inspiration from the KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl to create convenient comfort food options for consumers. - **Snack Food Manufacturers:** Snack food manufacturers can explore cheese-based menu items, similar to the KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl, to attract cheese lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Poutine-Style Potato Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2.md) - [Chicken-Packed QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-5-bowls.md) - [Flavorful Loaded Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorpacked-bowls.md) - [Chef-Approved QSR Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kfc-5-bowls.md) - [Loaded QSR Potato Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-golden-bowl.md) - [All-in-One Fried Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melty-mashup-bowl.md) - [Snackable Potato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-mashed-potato-poppers.md) - [Korean Cuisine QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-korean-bbq-bowls.md) - [Familial Comfort Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-mash-meal.md)