KFC is celebrating the start of 2026 with the reintroduction of its popular $5 Bowls, featuring Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl, along with the launch of new Cheese Curds at participating locations.
Here’s a closer look at KFC’s $5 Bowls lineup for 2026:
- Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl: A base of fries covered in brown gravy, topped with crispy chicken nuggets and breaded cheese curds.
- Mac & Cheese Bowl: Creamy mac and cheese served with crispy chicken nuggets and finished with a three-cheese blend.
- Mashed Potato Bowl: Mashed potatoes layered with gravy, corn, crispy chicken nuggets, and a three-cheese blend.
- Spicy Mac & Cheese Bowl: Homestyle mac and cheese topped with crispy chicken nuggets and a three-cheese blend, with a build that brings the heat.
- Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl: Mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, crispy chicken nuggets, and a three-cheese blend, finished with Nashville Hot sauce.
Meanwhile, the new Cheese Curds are battered and fried Wisconsin-style cheese curds with a crispy exterior and a warm, melty center. Prices may vary, but a 10‑piece order is $3.69 at my local KFC.
You can find the $5 Bowls lineup and Cheese Curds at participating KFC locations nationwide for a limited time. Prices may vary.
Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl Nutrition Facts
- 740 calories
- 39 grams of fat
- 11 grams of saturated fat
- 2470 milligrams of sodium
- 63 grams of carbs
- Less than 1 gram of sugar
- 34 grams of protein
Cheese Curds Nutrition Facts
- 350 calories
- 23 grams of fat
- 11 grams of saturated fat
- 640 milligrams of sodium
- 17 grams of fat
- Less than 1 gram of sugar
- 17 grams of protein
