How many pounds of mashed potatoes feeds 200?

It's impossible to say exactly how many pounds of mashed potatoes will feed 200 people without knowing more information. Here's why:

* Appetites vary: Some people eat a lot of mashed potatoes, others only a little.

* Side dish or main course: Are mashed potatoes the main dish, or just a side? This will affect how much people eat.

* Other foods served: If there are many other side dishes, people will likely eat less mashed potatoes.

Here's a general guideline:

* As a side dish: Plan on about 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes per person. This would be about 25 pounds of mashed potatoes for 200 people.

* As a main course: If mashed potatoes are the main dish, plan on 1-1.5 cups per person, which would be about 50-75 pounds for 200 people.

Always overestimate! It's better to have too much food than not enough. You can always freeze leftover mashed potatoes for later use.