Green Onion Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 bunches scallions, cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces,including some tops,about 16 cups (green onions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
In a skillet, cook scallions and garlic in butter over moderate heat until scallions soften, about 20 minutes.
Stir in cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; transfer to baking dish.
In a skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking.
Saute bread crumbs, stirring until golden brown, about three minutes.
Transfer breadcrumbs to a bowl and cool.
Add remaining Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Top casserole with breadcrumb mixture.
Bake, uncovered, in the middle of oven until hot, 15-20 minutes.