Green Onion Casserole

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   and butter a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.

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   In a kettle cook scallions and garlic in butter over moderate heat until scallions are softened, about 20 minutes.

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   Stir in cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan and transfer to baking dish.

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   In a skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute bread crumbs, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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   Transfer bread crumbs to a bowl and cool.

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   Add remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

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   Top casserole with bread crumb mixture.

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   Casserole may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

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    Bring casserole to room temperature before proceeding.

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    Bake casserole, uncovered, in middle of oven until hot, 15 to 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.