Baked Parmesan Broccoli

By punk

Taste of Home: Dec, Jan 2011

Ingredients

• 4 bunches broccoli,cut into florets
• 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1 cup[ grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Place half of broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1" of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3/4 minutes or until crisp tender. Place in a greased 13x9" baking dish; repeat with remaining broccoli
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 Tbsp. butter. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook andstir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat;stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour over broccoli. In a small skillet, cook bread crumbs in remaining butter until golden brown; sprinkle over the top. Bake uncovered, at 400 for 15-18 minutes or until heated through.