Southern Style Creamed Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ears corn, cut up
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. half and half (I use regular milk)
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper

Preparation

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.