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KFC brings back Nashville Hot Sauce for $5 bowls lineupKFC brings back Nashville Hot Sauce for $5 bowls lineup

The chain is also offering Korean BBQ bowls for digital customers

Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor

January 6, 2025

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KFC's new $5 Bowls lineupPhoto courtesy of KFC

KFC has introduced a new lineup of $5 bowls, including the new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl, Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl, Nashville Hot Famous Bowl, Mac & Cheese Bowl, and Famous Bowl. KFC’s Nashville Hot Sauce was first introduced in early 2016 when Nashville Hot Chicken became one of the company’s most successful product launches.

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@nationsrestaurantnews KFC has introduced a new lineup of $5 bowls, including the new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl, Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl, Nashville Hot Famous Bowl, Mac & Cheese Bowl, and Famous Bowl. KFC’s Nashville Hot Sauce was first introduced in early 2016 when Nashville Hot Chicken became one of the company’s most successful product launches. The New Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl is made with fries, coleslaw, pickles, and five Original Recipe Nuggets drizzled with Nashville Hot Sauce. #kfc #kfcbowl #kfcchicken #loadedfries #nashvillehot #nashvillehotchicken #friedchicken #ilovefastfood #fastfood #foodnews #nrnunboxing #foodies #macandcheese #frenchfries #bowl #coleslaw ♬ Oh Yeah - Ferris Bueller

The new $5 Bowl lineup includes:

  • New

  • Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl

  • Nashville Hot Famous Bowl

  • Mac & Cheese Bowl

  • Famous Bowl

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@nationsrestaurantnews KFC’s Mac & Cheese Bowl features a creamy mac & cheese, three-cheese blend and five Original Recipe Nuggets. #Kfc#kfcbowl#macandcheese#macandcheesebowl#nuggets#friedchicken#fastfood#ilovefastfood#nrnunboxingoriginal sound - laura

Related:KFC is introducing a new tenders-focused concept called Saucy

"KFC was the first brand to bring the bold and spicy flavors of Nashville Hot nationwide and we've amassed a fandom – so have our Famous Bowls and Mac & Cheese Bowls," chief marketing and development officer Catherine Tan-Gillespie said in a statement. "Our KFC Bowls are hearty and packed with flavor for just $5 each. That's a winning deal."

Additionally, KFC is introducing two digital-exclusive menu items: the Korean BBQ Mac & Cheese Bowl and Korean BBQ Loaded Fries Bowl, also priced at $5. KFC's Korean BBQ – first debuted on Saucy Nuggets last year – is a sweet and savory umami sauce with soy sauce, garlic, sugar and sesame. Korean cuisine, including barbecue, is one of the top 10 food trends listed by the National Restaurant Association for 2025 and is evidenced by the staggering growth of concepts like KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, Gen Korean BBQ, Bonchon, and more.

The chain is also offering an exclusive deal for KFC Rewards members for Quitter’s Day, Jan. 10.

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Alicia Kelso

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.

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