Frugal, Family-Friendly Recipes That Beat the Drive-Thru
Fast food might seem like the quickest, cheapest solution for busy families, but the truth is, those dollar menu meals add up fast, and they don’t always fuel your family with the nutrition you need. With grocery prices fluctuating, many people assume cooking at home is more expensive than hitting the drive thru. But with a little planning and a handful of budget-friendly ingredients, you can prepare delicious homemade meals for less than the cost of cheap fast food.
Here are easy, family-approved meals that you can make at home—most for under $2 per serving—that are healthier, heartier, and way more satisfying than a soggy drive-thru burger.
If your family is anything like mine, you know how tempting those quick drive-thru comfort meals can be, especially the classic KFC Famous Bowls. Creamy mashed potatoes, corn, crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and warm gravy… what’s not to love? But as a mom trying to feed my kids (and myself) a little more mindfully, I wanted a way to recreate this fast-food favorite in a “better-for-you” way, without losing the taste we all crave.
Enter this Copycat Better-For-You KFC Famous Bowl recipe! It’s everything you love about the original, made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and air-fried instead of deep-fried. Plus, it’s so easy to put together, perfect for those busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast.
Why You'll Love This Copycat KFC Bowl Recipe
