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Plan to cook about 1/2 pound of potatoes per person. This recipe calls for 5 pounds of potatoes, so it will serve about 10 adults. I tested this recipe in a 5 quart slow cooker. A double recipe will not fit in a 5-quart slow cooker, but 1 1/2 times the recipe (about 8 pounds...
HOW MANY POTATOES SHOULD YOU MAKE PER PERSON FOR MASHED POTATOES? When mashed potatoes are served as a side dish, you can safely plan on ½ pound of potatoes per person. That means this recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes which calls for 3 pounds will safely serve 6 people. You can scale...
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