Baked Parmesan Broccoli Recipe

Baked Parmesan Broccoli Recipe
Baked Parmesan Broccoli Recipe
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
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 12
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 large egg yolk beaten
  • 4 bunches broccoli cut into florets
  • Carbohydrate 10.5227141551162 g
  • Cholesterol 19.0115625112125 mg
  • Fat 7.50949486649734 g
  • Fiber 0.606731414904312 g
  • Protein 3.5140568036055 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.50299278961748 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (61g)
  • Sodium 334.93584980905 mg
  • Sugar 9.9159827402119 g
  • Trans Fat 0.551180904400709 g
  • Calories 123 calories

Directions Preheat oven to 400degrees. 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. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each). Originally published as Baked Parmesan Broccoli in Taste of Home December/January 2011, p89