Baked Parmesan Broccoli

The Bun has always been a very good eater!  When we were visiting grandparents recently, his plate was filled with ham, rutabagas and fried okra.  He ate it all.  But in the last few weeks, he has decided all he wants is primarily fruit.  I know there are worse things for him to want to eat all day, but in an effort to get him to eat more vegetables I decided to try this recipe.  It didn't work on him...we'll keep trying, but I thought it was delicious!

Baked Parmesan Broccoli

4 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
6 Tbsp butter, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

Place cut broccoli in a pot of water and bring to a boil.  (Or cook in steamer basket.)  Boil for 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.  Drain and place in 9x13 baking dish. 

Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, melt 4 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until tender.  Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.  Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  (Watch for it to burn on the pan...keep stirring!!)  Stir in 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 and 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.