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Close-up of a creamy baked broccoli casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping, a perfect veggie side dish.

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This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying way to prepare broccoli as a side dish. It combines tender steamed broccoli with a creamy cheese sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, baked until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Steaming Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 191
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Steamer basket
  • Large saucepan
  • 13x9-in. baking dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Small skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place half the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining broccoli.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, then cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolk, then return the tempered egg yolk mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour this sauce over the broccoli in the baking dish.
  4. In a small skillet, cook the seasoned bread crumbs in the remaining butter until golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top of the broccoli and sauce.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 15-18 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 388mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g

Notes

This recipe is a great way to enjoy broccoli, offering a balance of creamy and crunchy textures. It pairs well with various main courses.

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