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How many yams do I need for 25 people?
Quantity planning for soups, sides, main courses, and desserts
| Side Dish | Per Person | Crowd of 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Corn on the cob (broken in halves when serving buffet-style) | 1 ear | 20 ears |
| Pasta (cooked) | 2 to 3 ounces | 3 1/2 pounds |
| Potatoes and yams | 1 (medium) | 6 pounds |
| Rice and grains (cooked) | 1 1/2 ounces | 2 1/2 pounds |
How many servings is a pound of sweet potatoes?
But there is a great rule of thumb to consider when you go to purchase raw potatoes (which are conveniently sold by the pound, so you’ll easily determine proper amounts). Remember that you will serve two to three people per pound. With minimal additional ingredients, you’ll be closer to the two people per pound mark.
What can I make with 10 pounds of potatoes?
So here’s what you do: Wash, scrub and cut the potatoes into 1/2″ fries. Toss them with oil (I used canola because I have lots) and add some salt and a little sugar (helps with crispyness – is that a word?). Then place on baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes at 475°. When done, let them cool on paper or dish towels.
How many cups is 1 lb of sweet potatoes?
2 cups
For cooking purposes, 1 pound of sweet potatoes equals about three medium whole, 2 cups mashed or 3½ to 4 cups chopped.
How many pounds of sweet potatoes are in a #10 can?
container with a polyliner. Frozen mashed, 6/5 pound poly bags. Yield – One #10 can (108 oz.) of sweet potatoes, whole or cuts, will yield 45.4 (1/4 cup) servings of drained vegetable….Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1/4 cup drained) sweet potatoes:
| Calories | Sodium |
|---|---|
| 53 | 20.1 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | Calcium |
| 1.2 g | 8.3 mg |
How many sweet potatoes to make 1 Cup?
We decided to use a medium sweet potato for our measurements. We found that it took 1.25 medium sweet potatoes to obtain 1 cup of sliced potato. When cubing, we needed 1.3 sweet potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark.
How big is a pound of sweet potatoes?
After surveying the vegetable selection we discovered that 1 pound of sweet potatoes is equal to 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes. We decided to use a medium sweet potato for our measurements. We found that it took 1.25 medium sweet potatoes to obtain 1 cup of sliced potato.
What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?
Sweet potatoes originated from the tropical Americas and are part of the morning glory family; whereas yams, which are native to Africa and Asia, are related to lilies and grasses. Next time your recipe calls for a cup of mashed, sliced or diced sweet potatoes you’ll know how much you’ll need to purchase at the store to cover it.
How many cups of mashed potatoes per person for Thanksgiving?
This should come out to about 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes per person. In order to keep your guests from filling up on bread before dinner even begins, serve rolls as a side dish with the main meal instead.