Popcorn Chicken and Mashed Potato Bowl (17 servings)

5 pounds russet potatoes, 1/2 inch cubed, peeled

1/2 gallons milk

4 tea. white pepper

2 Tab. fresh garlic, minced

3 pounds frozen whole kernel corn
4 pounds frozen chicken popcorn bites

½ cups instant gravy powder mix

2 ⅜ cups water

1 cup yellow cheddar cheese, shredded

Step 1

Preheat convection oven to 350°F or conventional oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Begin water to boil in a big pot.

Step 3

If using fresh whole potatoes, wash, peel, and cube.

Step 4

Add ready-to-use potatoes in pot and reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes or until fork tender.

Step 5

Heat milk, garlic, and pepper in large saucepan.

Step 6

Drain potatoes. Place potatoes in pots. Slowly add milk, garlic, and pepper mixture.

Step 7

Mash potatoes gently with potato masher or mixer until texture is creamy. Set aside in a warm place.

Step 8

Place frozen corn in a steam table pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Place frozen popcorn chicken bites, single layer on pan. Bake uncovered for 7 minutes.

Step 10

Heat up water and instant gravy mixture in large saucepan. Whisk gravy until smooth.

Step 11

Place ½ cup of mashed potato in 16 ounce microwave safe bowl or similar size container.

Step 12

Place ¼ cup of gravy on top of mashed potato.

Step 13

Place ½ cup of corn on top of the gravy and mashed potato mixture.

Step 14

Place approximately 12 pieces of popcorn chicken on top of the corn.

Step 15

Sprinkle one tablespoon of cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.

Step 16

Cover with a lid.

Step 17

Store in appropriately warm or cool place.