Ham and Sweet Potato Patties

1 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely-chopped cooked ham
3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 3/4 cups cornflake crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Cook unpeeled potatoes in a small amount of boiling salted water until tender. Drain, peel and mash; you should have 3 cups worth. Mix with a half-teaspoon salt, the ham, the melted butter, a half-cup of the crumbs, the sugar, pepper and mustard.

Shape in twelve 3-inch patties and coat on all sides with the remaining crumbs. Saute in a small amount of butter over low heat until browned on both sides. Serves six.

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