How many servings of potato salad is needed to serve 50 people?

The amount of potato salad needed to serve 50 people will depend on the size of the servings. A typical serving size for potato salad is around 1/2 cup, so to serve 50 people, you would need around 25 cups of potato salad. This could be made from around 10 pounds of potatoes.

Here is a recipe that could serve around 50 people:

Ingredients:

- 10 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

- 1/2 cup mayonnaise

- 1/4 cup sour cream

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

- 1/4 cup chopped onion

- 1/4 cup chopped celery

- 1/4 cup chopped hard-boiled eggs

- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped ham or bacon

Instructions:

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add the potatoes, onion, celery, hard-boiled eggs, and ham or bacon (if using) and mix well.

4. Serve the potato salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.