KFC Brings Back $5 Bowls and Debuts New Cheese Curds

KFC starts 2026 with the return of $5 Bowls for a limited time. It also debuts new Cheese Curds.

This round of $5 Bowls includes the following options:

- New Matty's Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl - Created in partnership with Canadian chef/actor Matty Matheson, the Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl takes inspiration from poutine and features Secret Recipe fries topped with chicken nuggets, fried cheese curds, and brown gravy.

- Mac & Cheese Bowl - Homestyle mac & cheese topped with chicken nuggets and a three-cheese blend (cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack).

- Spicy Mac & Cheese Bowl - Homestyle mac & cheese topped with chicken nuggets, a three-cheese blend, and Nashville Hot Sauce.

- Mashed Potato Bowl - Mashed potatoes topped with gravy, corn, chicken nuggets, and a three-cheese blend.

- Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl - Mashed potatoes topped with gravy, corn, chicken nuggets, a three-cheese blend, and Nashville Hot Sauce.

KFC's new Cheese Curds feature battered and fried Wisconsin-style white cheddar cheese curds. A 10-piece order costs $4.19 near me in Los Angeles.

Photo via KFC.