Title: Southern-Style Creamed Corn (Microwave)
Categories: Vegetable Side Southern
Yield: 4 Servings

6	md	Ears fresh corn
1/4	c	Butter or margarine
1/4	c	Butter
1	ts	Sugar
1/2	c	Half-and-half
2	ts	Cornstarch
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Coarsely ground black pepper

Cut corn from cob, scraping cobs well to remove all milk. Place butter in a 2-quart casserole, and microwave at HIGH for 1 minute or until melted; stir in corn, water, and sugar. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at high for 3 minutes; stir well, and give dish a half-turn. Cover and microwave at HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes or until corn is done. Combine remaining ingredients, and beat with a wire whisk until cornstarch is dissolved; add to corn, mixing well. Cover and microwave at HIGH for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring at 1-minute intervals. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

From "Southern Living" July, 1981 Typos by Jeff Pruett

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