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Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is offering a new dish that “makes potatoes the star” starting on Monday, the company announced.

The Louisville-based fast food chain is pricing its new Smash’d Potato Bowls at $3.49 at most locations starting this week. KFC noted in a press release that prices in Hawaii, Alaska and on third-party delivery apps will likely be higher.

KFC says that the dish is “filled to the brim with all your comfort food favorites.” It includes French fries, mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese and cheese sauce.

“Nothing beats mashed potatoes, except mashed potatoes topped with crispy Secret Recipe Fries, warm cheese sauce, bacon crumbles and a three-cheese blend,” KFC said in a press release. “What could be better than all your favorite flavors smashed together for only $3.49?”

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Smash’d Potato Bowls are priced at $3.49 at most locations (KFC via PRNewswire / Fox News)

“Adding five KFC’s hand-breaded, fan-favorite chicken nuggets for only $2 more,” the statement added.

KFC U.S. chief marketing officer Nick Chavez said in a press release that the dish is a “unique twist.”

“Now you can smash your hunger with our new Smash’d Potato Bowls, which take comfort to an 11 with a unique twist on all your favorite KFC flavors smashed together,” Chavez said in a statement. “If you like our Famous Bowls, you’re going to love this new bowl.”

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KFC says that its new Smash’d Potato Bowls include “all your favorite flavors smashed together.” (KFC via PRNewswire / Fox News)

“At just $3.49, it’s a comforting meal deal. Are you ready to smash it?”

The company also announced the release of its $20 Taste of KFC meal on Monday. The combo includes six pieces of chicken and four sides ranging from mashed potatoes, cole slaw, corn, macaroni and cheese or biscuits.

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