KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl: Price, Calories, Nutrition & Homemade Recipe
The KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl costs about $5.00 and has about 540 calories. It layers creamy homestyle mac and cheese, crispy chicken nuggets and a melted three-cheese blend in one bowl, with no mashed potatoes, corn or gravy. The Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo adds a medium drink for about $6.99. Prices and calories vary by location – check the KFC app for your store’s exact figures.
$5.00~540 calCombo $6.99
Quick Answer
The KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl costs about $5.00 and has about 540 calories. It layers creamy homestyle mac and cheese, crispy chicken nuggets and a melted three-cheese blend in one bowl, with no mashed potatoes, corn or gravy. The Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo adds a medium drink for about $6.99. Prices and calories vary by location – check the KFC app for your store’s exact figures.
At a Glance
Mac and Cheese Bowl
$5.00
Calories: ~540
What you get: 1 bowl
Best for: Simplest bowl, lowest sodium of the bowls
Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo
$6.99
Calories: 750 standard (520 to 810 depending on drink)
What you get: Bowl + 1 medium drink
Best for: Best value if you want a drink
| Mac and Cheese Bowl | Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Representative price | $5.00 | $6.99 |
| Calories | ~540 | 750 standard (520 to 810 depending on drink) |
| What you get | 1 bowl | Bowl + 1 medium drink |
| Protein | 21 g | 21 g (bowl only) |
| Sodium | 1,830 mg (80% daily value) | 1,830 mg (bowl only) |
| Best for | Simplest bowl, lowest sodium of the bowls | Best value if you want a drink |
Prices vary by location. Calorie figures are representative US figures for 2026; some listings still show 520 to 660 calories – see the Calories section.
What Is in a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl?
The Mac and Cheese Bowl has three layers, built in this order: creamy homestyle mac and cheese as the base, crispy chicken nuggets in the middle, and a melted three-cheese blend on top. That is the whole bowl – no mashed potatoes, no sweet corn and no gravy. It is the simpler, lighter sibling of the Famous Bowl: about 50 fewer calories, about 600 mg less sodium, and the lowest sodium of any KFC bowl. The mac and cheese base is the same mac and cheese KFC sells as a side, portioned larger for the bowl.
KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl Price
| Item | Representative price |
|---|---|
| Mac and Cheese Bowl (single) | $5.00 |
| Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo | $6.99 |
| Spicy Mac and Cheese Bowl (last listed, not on the current national menu) | $5.00 |
How much is a Mac and Cheese Bowl at KFC? About $5.00 for a single bowl at most US stores. It joined the $5 Bowls line in January 2026, down from $5.99 in 2025, so pages still quoting $5.99 are quoting last year. Prices vary by location – one local-store listing shows $6.19, so check the KFC app for your store’s exact price. The combo is the better value if you want a drink: for about $6.99 you get the bowl plus a medium drink.
KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl Calories & Nutrition
The Mac and Cheese Bowl has about 540 calories for the current portion.
Full nutrition (per serving, current portion):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 540 |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Total fat | 28 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 1,830 mg (80% daily value) |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
Note on calories: listings disagree because KFC has resized the bowl more than once. Older pages quoting 720 calories describe a discontinued larger portion. Some current listings show 520 calories, and one local-store listing shows 660 calories for a chicken-bites variant. The 540 figure is the current-portion figure – check the KFC Nutrition Calculator for your store. The sodium is high at 1,830 mg, about 80% of the daily value, but it is still the lowest sodium of any KFC bowl.
Mac and Cheese Bowl vs Famous Bowl vs Pot Pie
| Item | Representative price | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac and Cheese Bowl | $5.00 | ~540 | 21 g | 1,830 mg |
| Famous Bowl | $5.00 | ~590 | 29 g (listings range 26 to 31 g) | 2,498 mg (KFC guide lists 2,160 mg) |
| Chicken Pot Pie | about $6.49 to $6.69 | ~720 | – | – |
All three are single-serving meals at the same $5.00 bowl price, except the Pot Pie, which costs more. Pick the Mac and Cheese Bowl for the simplest bowl and the lowest sodium. Pick the Famous Bowl for more protein and the full five layers. See the full KFC Famous Bowl price, calories and nutrition on our Famous Bowl page.
Spicy Mac and Cheese Bowl
Yes, there was a spicy version – the Spicy Mac and Cheese Bowl, made with Nashville Hot sauce. It was last listed at about $5.00 and about 630 calories, with 21 g protein and 1,955 mg sodium. But it is NOT on the current national menu as of August 2026, so do not expect to find it at every store. Some franchises may still carry it, and the Spicy Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo was last listed at about $6.99 (620 to 910 calories depending on the drink). If your store does not have it, the plain Mac and Cheese Bowl is the current order – ask in store whether they will toss the nuggets in Nashville Hot sauce, which some locations do on request.
Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo – What’s Included?
The Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo costs about $6.99 and adds a medium drink to the bowl. That is the whole combo – bowl plus one medium drink, with no fries-and-biscuit build for any bowl. Calories run 520 to 810 depending on the drink you choose: 750 calories is the standard build (540-calorie bowl plus a 210-calorie medium regular Pepsi), and 540 calories with a zero-sugar drink. One local-store listing shows a wider range of 660 to 1,090 calories. The combo is worth it when you want a drink – buying the bowl and drink separately costs more.
Homemade KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl (Copycat Recipe)
You can make the same bowl at home in about 35 to 45 minutes. It serves 4.
Dairy-free copycat (Orchids and Sweet Tea): prep 10 minutes, cook 35 minutes, total 45 minutes. Base is pasta shells, elbow or lumache with vegan butter, flour and almond milk, three dairy-free cheese shreds (sharp cheddar, Mexican-style, mozzarella), topped with chopped crispy baked chicken tenders.
Classic copycat (Copycat Kitchen): prep 15 minutes, cook 20 minutes, total 35 minutes, serves 4, about 790 calories per serving. Uses 8 oz elbow macaroni, Velveeta and cheddar, topped with 12 oz frozen popcorn chicken.
Steps for either version: 1. Cook the pasta and make the cheese sauce. 2. Cook the chicken – an air fryer keeps it crisp. 3. Build each bowl: mac and cheese, then chicken, then extra shredded cheese on top. 4. Serve hot, while the cheese is melting.
Homemade calories are about 790 per serving for the classic copycat – an estimate that varies by the brands you use, and it is NOT KFC’s nutrition figure. Store leftovers with the parts kept separate in the fridge for 3–4 days, and reheat the chicken in an air fryer so it stays crisp.
Allergens & Dietary Notes
| Allergen | Present? |
|---|---|
| Wheat / gluten | Yes |
| Soy | Yes |
| Milk | Yes |
| Egg | Yes |
The Mac and Cheese Bowl is not gluten-free and not vegetarian – it contains chicken, and wheat in the breading. KFC kitchens have shared prep areas and no dedicated allergen-free facility, so cross-contact is possible. Without the chicken, the mac itself is meat-free, but shared fryers and prep mean cross-contact, and no-chicken does not change the price. Ask in store for extra cheese – it costs little and is the one upgrade that visibly changes the bowl.
FAQs
1. How many calories are in a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl?
About 540 calories for the current portion. Older pages quoting 720 calories describe a discontinued larger portion, and some listings still show 520 to 660 calories.
2. How much does a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl cost?
About $5.00 for a single bowl (representative US price). Some stores list $6.19. Prices vary by location.
3. What is in a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl?
Homestyle mac and cheese, crispy chicken nuggets and a melted three-cheese blend. No mashed potatoes, corn or gravy.
4. Mac and Cheese Bowl or Famous Bowl?
The Famous Bowl wins on value and protein: about 590 calories, 29 g protein, five layers. The Mac and Cheese Bowl wins on simplicity and salt: 540 calories, 1,830 mg sodium, no gravy. Both cost about $5.00, so it is a preference call.
5. Is the Spicy Mac and Cheese Bowl still available?
Not on the current national menu as of August 2026. It was last listed at about $5.00 and about 630 calories. Some franchises may still carry it – ask your store.
6. How many calories are in the Mac and Cheese Bowl Combo?
About 750 calories in the standard build (540-calorie bowl plus a 210-calorie medium regular Pepsi). The range is 520 to 810 calories depending on the drink.
7. Is the KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl vegetarian without the chicken?
Nearly, but ask anyway. The mac itself is meat-free, but shared fryers and prep mean cross-contact is possible, and no-chicken does not change the price.
8. How much sodium is in a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl?
1,830 mg, about 80% of the daily value. That is high, but it is the lowest sodium of any KFC bowl.
9. Does the Mac and Cheese Bowl come with a drink?
Not on its own – just the bowl. The combo version adds a medium drink for about $6.99.
10. Can I make a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl at home?
Yes. Layer hot mac and cheese, cooked popcorn chicken and shredded cheese in a bowl. It serves 4 in about 35 to 45 minutes; the classic copycat is about 790 calories per serving.
More KFC Menus to Explore
See the full KFC menu with prices and calories on the homepage, and the KFC Famous Bowl price, calories and nutrition on our Famous Bowl page. You can also browse all our KFC guides on the Blog page.
Sources & Last Updated
Prices and calories are representative US figures for 2026 and vary by location. Nutrition figures are from KFC’s nutrition guide as reported by independent menu trackers; where listings disagree, both figures are shown. Page updated 10 November 2026.
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