3 c. hot mashed, fresh Carolina yams
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. sugar
2 c. corn flakes, crushed

Combine the first 5 ingredients. Shape into 8 patties. Roll them in corn flakes. Bake on a buttered baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Serve with pork, ham or poultry. Yield: 8 servings.

1 cup mashed yams = approximately 2 large yams.