Newfoundland Cheddar Cod Gratin

Ingredients

• Cod
• 2 lbs fresh Atlantic cod fillets
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• Creamy Cheddar Sauce
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
• 2 cups sharp Canadian cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• pepper
• Crispy Herb Topping
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp fresh chives