How many servings of lasagna would I get from a 12x10x2.5 pan? And how many pans would I need to make to serve 60 people?
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You should get about 12 servings from that sized pan. Make 5 pans. You could make 6 if you have big eaters.
If you make 4 cuts along the 12 inch side and 3 cuts along the 10 inch side you end up with 12 pieces that are approx 3 inches by 3.33 inches and not that tall since your pan is shallow.
That may work if you have all women or a mix of women and children, but if you have a mix of men, women and children, and if there are teens I would suggest more.
5 pans = 60 pieces (which is WAY too little in my mind as it gives 1 piece per person)
6 pans = 72 pieces (which may be OK if you have all women AND other main courses
7 pans = 84 pieces (which may be OK if you have a mixed group, men, women and children and NO other main courses)
I am the queen of making extra because I never want anyone to go hungry :)
Bring foil or offer containers so people can take left overs, but I am venturing to guess there won't be much left! Now I want lasagna. YUM!!!
5 pans = 60 medium servings and definitely not enough for 60 adults or 60 adults/children.
I would say the amount you need would depends largely on what other food is being served and also if it is a sit down dinner or a 'gathering'.
Assuming your crowd is a general mixture of adults and children and food is somewhat controlled (food served by servers either to tables or in lines) and there is just a salad and bread then you will probably need to plan for 1 1/2 slices each.
Some men will eat up to 3 slices (always 2) if it looks available), ladies may eat 1 or 2 slices, while children will eat "one" and sometimes ask for seconds.
Think about your group - how many men attending is probably the most important number to consider.
If it were my cookout, I would consider a minimum of 7 or 8 pans but maybe not fill them to the top. Most people like a slightly thinner lasagna so 2 slices works out great.
Hope it is a big success.
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