Southern Style Creamed Corn
["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"]
["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."]
["corn", "butter", "water", "sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "ground pepper"]