In a medium skillet cook bacon until crispy.

Remove bacon and reserve bacon drippings.

Place bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Add corn to skillet with bacon grease; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle cornstarch and sugar over corn.

Stir in cream.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

Stir in salt and pepper.

Add butter.

Crumble bacon and add to the top.

Add green onions, if using.

Serve immediately.