Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Step 2

In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in cornstarch. Allow the mixture to cook 30 seconds.

Step 3

Slowly whisk in half & half. When the mixture begins to simmer (do not let it boil), turn the heat to low and add parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Whisk occasionally for 3-5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Pat cod filets dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 6

Melt butter in a small bowl and mix in garlic.

Step 7

Pour the parmesan cream sauce in the bottom of individual au gratin dishes or a baking pan. Place cod on top.

Step 8

Brush the cod filets with the garlic butter. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.

Step 9

Bake 25-30 minutes or until the cod reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF. The sauce should be bubbling and the crust golden brown.