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The math doesnt quite work out for 50so we need 3 people to make 5 lbs and one person to make a smaller batch of one pound or 3 pounds. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
Place the potatoes in a pot or large pan filled with salted cold water.
How to make 5 lbs of mashed potatoes. Drain the potatoes in a colander then add back to the pot. Turn heat to low and let the potatoes release additional moisture 12 minutes. Turn off the heatTransfer potatoes to.
Theyre as much a part of Thanksgiving dinner as pecan pie and Uncle Festus. But mashed potatoes are labor-intensive and on Thanksgiving Day thats not necessarily an assetThe wonderful thing about these mashed potatoes is they can be made ahead of time then warmed in the oven when youre readyThis has made. Its not much more difficult to work out the potatoes for a 34-pound serving.
Take the number of people youre cooking for multiply that by 75 and thats how many pounds youll need. If youre cooking for 20 people that means 15 pounds of potatoes. For 100 people youd need 75 pounds of potatoes.
The next step is to cut the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into half and then quarter each half. Youll end up with 8 cubes roughly the same size.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes. I made an entire 5 lb bag of potatoes at the same time. Worked like a charm.
Add 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot and add in all of your cubed potato. I cook the potatoes and then run through the food mill. I think that I melted the butter into the milk and then mixed in the hot liquid mixture to the potatoes.
I am trying to figure out the best amount of milk and butter for x pounds probably 5 or 10 of potatoes. Today Im sharing with you a recipe for how to make perfect mashed potatoes. Even if you already know how to make these Ive got a few tips and tricks that.
We need to feed 50 so 5 lbs makes 8 cups makes 16 12 cup servings. The math doesnt quite work out for 50so we need 3 people to make 5 lbs and one person to make a smaller batch of one pound or 3 pounds. Boil your potatoes in generously salted water.
Place the potatoes in a pot or large pan filled with salted cold water. The potatoes should be completely submerged. Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low or medium.
Heres a recipe for making delicious garlic mashed potatoes sweet and mellow with none of that raw garlic harshness. Most mashed potato recipes call for cream half-and-half or milk. This recipe is so good and creamy you dont need.
Mash the potatoes and add 12 to 34 cup of whole or low-fat milk slowly. The amount of milk that you add will depend on the consistency of mashed potatoes that you prefer. Stop adding milk once you reach the desired consistency.