Creamed Cauliflower

I served this dish to some guests and it got thumbs up. It is from the Taste of Home test kitchens.

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 cup half and half cream
1 T. butter
Minced fresh parsley

Place cauliflower in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6 - 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Grease the bottom and sides of a 2 - qt baking dish; sprinkle with 2 T. bread crumbs. Add cauliflower. Pour cream over top. Dot with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 6 - 8 servings. Enjoy.