Depends on how big or small the slices are
Two pounds of whole potatoes or sliced potatoes is still two pounds regardless how they are cut.
5 pounds of diced onions would take 5 pounds of whole onions chopped up.
The number of quarts in 5 pounds of potatoes can vary depending on the type of potato and how they are cut. Generally, 1 pound of potatoes is approximately equal to 1 quart when cubed. Therefore, 5 pounds of potatoes would be about 5 quarts when cubed. For whole potatoes, the volume may differ slightly, but it's a good estimate.
I just had whole sweet potatoes catch on fire while using the potato setting. My house was FILLED with smoke..the potatoes were flaming and my microwave is ruined. I am now contending with the residual smell. BEWARE.
36 kilograms which will be around 80 pounds.
Well, honey, 7 cups of potatoes is roughly equivalent to around 2 pounds. But let's be real, it all depends on the size and density of those spuds. So grab your measuring cup and get ready to do some potato math!
3 and a half pounds is equivalent to 3 pounds and 8 ounces. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so half a pound is equal to 8 ounces. Therefore, the combination of whole pounds and whole ounces is 3 pounds and 8 ounces.
A good rule of thumb with any potato dish is 1 potato per person. This always works because some will eat less.
Three and one half pounds can be expressed as 3 pounds and 8 ounces. This is determined by recognizing that one pound is equal to 16 ounces. Since one half of a pound is 8 ounces, adding this to the 3 whole pounds gives a total of 3 pounds and 8 ounces.
This depends on how you are serving the potatoes and what part of the meal the potatoes will be. I would probably use one potato per person. I would also have an extra potato for every two men, and count half of a potato per child. That is if the potatoes were only part of the meal and not the whole meal. Being able to use math comes in handy. I would count the potatoes in a 10 pound bag and then decide how many to buy. I have also found that the different types of potatoes do better in different dishes.
To convert 3.5 pounds to a combination of whole pounds and whole ounces, first, realize that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. Next, we know that 3 pounds is equal to 48 ounces. Hence, 3.5 pounds is equivalent to 3 pounds and 8 ounces, since 0.5 pounds is half of a pound, which is 8 ounces. Thus, 3.5 pounds can be written as 3 pounds and 8 ounces.
No, whole cream is IDEAL for mashed potatoes....just add butter too!!