The KFC Item that’s back on the menu but there is one MAJOR catch

KFC re-launches a VERY popular crowd favourite in Australian stores for the first time since 2009 – but only a select few will be able to try it

  •  KFC Australia have brought back Original Mashies – their potato ball snacks
  • The balls of mashed potato are coated in the Colonels secret herbs and spices
  • They have not been seen on the menu since 2009 despite fans calling for them


KFC Australia has delighted fans by bringing back Mashies – the hugely popular mashed potato balls which come coated in the Colonel’s secret herbs and spices. 

But only diners in Tasmania are being treated to the limited-time snack which haven’t been seen in stores since 2009. 

Labelled the franchise’s ‘most popular ever discontinued item’ the bite-sized balls are expected to be in store until March 24.

KFC Australia has delighted fans by bringing back Mashies – the hugely popular mashed potato balls which come coated in the Colonel’s secret herbs and spices

A regular serving of six Mashies will cost you around $3.95, while a large serving of twelve is $6.95, they come with a regular gravy dipping sauce. 

The Mashies rollout hasn’t been totally ruled out for other states, a KFC spokesman confirmed, who says the door remains open to the rest of the country.

‘We’re always looking to delight our fans by introducing tasty new treats or bringing back cult favourites,’ they said.

After the success of the original Mashies the restaurant chain added potato and gravy Mashies to the menu

After the success of the original Mashies the restaurant chain added potato and gravy Mashies to the menu

‘We are currently offering the Original Mashies to the lucky folk of Tassie, but mainlanders should keep an eye out to see whether this golden favourite makes its return to KFC menus nationwide.’

After the success of the original Mashies the restaurant chain added potato and gravy Mashies to the menu.

These have also been popular, making their way on and off special menus over the last decade.

Fans have often called upon the restaurant to bring back the originals labelling them the ‘best ever discontinued item’ the chain has ever produced.