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Cheesy Baked Mussels
Looking for a recipe for mussels? Try this Cheesy Baked Mussels that are perfect appetizers and it is so easy to prepare too. Butter, garlic and cheese make it so delightful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mussels
- 1 head garlic - minced
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- quick melting grated cheese
Instructions
- If using fresh mussels, remove the beard or byssus thread and wash them. Steam mussels by placing them in a pan without water and cover and cook over medium-low heat just until the shells open up. Let it cool down a bit and remove the other half of the shells.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter then add the salt and garlic. Cook until tender. remove from heat and mix in the breadcrumbs.
- Top each mussel with the butter-garlic mix using a teaspoon. Add grated cheese on top. While doing this, preheat oven to 355°F/180°C. Line your baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange the mussels on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and a bit browned.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
7.6mg
(8%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.