Southern Style Creamed Corn (microwave)
Serves:
Ingredients:
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
Method:
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