BAKED PARMESAN BROCCOLI

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I began making this creamy side dish years ago as a way to get my kids to eat broccoli. They've since grown up, but still request this satisfying dish. It's truly a family favorite. -Barbara Uhl, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place half of broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; repeat with remaining broccoli., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons 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 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from 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, 15-18 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.