Shelly's Recipe

BAKED PARMESAN BROCCOLI

Category: Broccoli

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 egg yolk, beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

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 for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-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 for 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 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. Yield: 12 servings