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microwave creamed corn

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

This microwave recipe was created due to my bad memory. Hubby requested creamed corn for supper for the next night, but (Oops!) I forgot to take it out of the freezer, so I improvised. It has all the same ingredients as my usual creamed corn, only it's cooked in the microwave. And I must say, it turned out great, and I didn't have to worry about it sticking to the bottom of the pan and scorching! I'm pretty sure this is the way I will make it from now on. Give it a try, you'll like it!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For microwave creamed corn

  • 6 or 7 lg
    ears very fresh corn (3 cups kernels & corn "milk")
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, divided 3 tbsp. & 1 tbsp.
  • 2 to 2 1/2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar (depends on desired sweetness)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • ground black pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 pinch
    smoked paprika for garnish (optional)

How To Make microwave creamed corn

  • 1
    **NOTE: We grow our own corn, and every year, we cut the corn off the cobs, then measure 3 cups into a freezer bag, and freeze for later. If you do the same, you may either allow the corn to thaw in a bowl in the refrigerator for a day or two (bowl is recommended in case of leaks) or you may remove freezer bag, put corn in a microwave safe bowl, add the 3 tablespoons water, cover and nuke on 50% power until thawed, then continue with recipe.
  • 2
    Remove husks and silk from corn; wash cobs.
  • 3
    In large bowl, cut kernels from cob; use blunt edge of knife blade (or tool of your choice) to scrape milk from the cobs.
  • 4
    Add 3 cups of corn and it's milk to a 2 qt. microwave-safe bowl/dish with lid.
  • 5
    Stir into the corn, 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons butter, sugar, salt and pepper (pepper optional.) Place lid on dish or cover with wax paper.
  • 6
    Place covered dish in microwave, nuke at full power for 3 minutes; stir corn, replace lid/cover and rotate dish if microwave does not have a turntable. Nuke for additional 3 minutes.
  • 7
    Stir corn, replace lid and continue cooking and stirring, at 1 to 2 minute intervals, until mixture thickens and resembles a pudding or very thick gravy.
  • 8
    When desired consistency is achieved, remove from microwave; serve immediately, topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
  • 9
    Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Reheat in microwave with a little water added.
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