Lay the bacon on several layers of paper towels
and cover with a paper towel.
Microwave on high 100% for 2-21/2
minutes until crisp and browned.
Crumble the bacon into a 21/2 quart
microwavable casserole.
Add the ham, onion and garlic.
Microwave on high 100% for 3 minutes until the
onion is softened.
Stir in the water, potatoes, salt and pepper.
Cover and microwave on high 100% for 10-12
minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Add the creamed and whole corn and stir to blend.
Microwave, covered, on high 100% for 3-4 minutes,
until boiling.
Stir in the half and half.
Microwave, covered on high 100% for 2-3 minutes
until heated through.
Take care not to let it boil.
Serves 6-8
Note :
Even in the bleakest winter you can make
this creamy corn chowder, using canned or frozen (and completely thawed)
corn. Add extra pepper for sharper flavor.