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cheesy baked mussels recipe

Cheesy Baked Mussels Recipe

Cheesy Baked Mussels is a great seafood appetizer and it also look stunning. The mussels are oven-baked and topped with creamy butter, garlic and cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked tahong, cheesy baked mussels
Servings: 6
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh mussels
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven at 375°F or 190°C. Line an aluminum foil or parchment paper into a baking tray.
  • Bring to boil a pot of water, add the mussels and cook it for 2-3 minutes or until the shells are open. Remove from the pot, drain and detach the empty shell. Leaving the mussel on one shell only.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until lightly golden brown.
  • Arrange the mussels in single layer on a baking tray. Scoop the garlic butter sauce and place it on each mussel shell. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375°F or 190°C for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg