KFC's Mashed Potatoes And Gravy

This gravy recipe should come very close to that tasty tan stuff that's poured over fluffy mashed potatoes at the Colonel's chain of restaurants. And since the original recipe contains MSG (as does their chicken), this clone was designed with that "secret" ingredient. You may choose to leave out the MSG, which is a natural amino acid found in vegetables and seaweed. But your clone won't taste exactly like the real thing without it.

Courses: Side dish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

		Gravy
1 tablespoon	15ml	Vegetable oil
4 1/2 tablespoons	67ml	All-purpose flour
1		Campbell's chicken broth - plus
1		Water
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	MSG
		= (or Accent Flavor Enhancer)
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
		Mashed Potatoes
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Water
1/3 cup	78ml	Milk
3 tablespoons	45ml	Butter
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Instant mashed potato flakes - (Potato Buds)

Recipe Instructions

First make a roux by combining the oil with 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until it is a chocolate color.

Remove the roux from the heat, add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan, and stir.

Put the saucepan back over the heat, turn it up to medium, and bring the gravy to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thick. (Makes about 3 cups)

As the gravy is reducing, prepare the potatoes by combining 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/3 cup of milk, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from heat. Add the potato flakes, and whip with a fork until fluffy.

Serve the mashed potatoes, with gravy poured over the top. As if you didn't know.

This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.

Source:
Todd Wilbur's Top Secret Recipes at http://www.topsecretrecipes.com

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