• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 Tbs. butter, softened
• 1 Tbs. flour
• 1 C. heavy cream
• 4 yams, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 C. bread crumbs
• 1/2 C. grated parmesan cheese

In small skillet, cook garlic in butter until soft. Add flour, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Meanwhile in buttered casserole dish, layer 4 yams and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour cream mixture over layered yams and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle over casserole after 1 hour. Broil 1 minute. Serve immediately.