Stuffed Baked Mussels (Baked Tahong)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Filipino, American, International
Stuffed Baked Mussels (Baked Tahong)
Description
This recipe begins with fresh mussels that are cleaned and steamed just until their shells open. Half the shells are removed, leaving the mussel meat in the other half. The topping is made by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic, then mixing in breadcrumbs and cooking briefly before adding milk to create a thick sauce seasoned with salt. This sauce is spooned onto each mussel and topped with grated quick-melt cheese.
The mussels are baked until the cheese melts and browns lightly, creating a golden crust over the smooth, creamy sauce. The contrast between the tender mussel meat and the crispy cheesy topping forms the characteristic texture and flavor of this dish.
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 pounds mussels - 20-30 pieces
- 1 head garlic
- 100 grams butter or margarine
- 5 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 block cheese 165grams, quick-melt
Instructions
- If using fresh mussels, remove the beard or byssus thread and wash them.
- Place the mussels in a large pot. Add a little water (¼ cup) or no water at all. Cover the pot with lid 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 over medium heat, melt butter then add minced garlic. Cook until tender. Add in the breadcrumbs and mix. Cook for about a minute.
- Pour in the milk and stir continuously until the sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt. Cook until it becomes thick stirring constantly to prevent it from burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange the mussels arrange the mussel shells with meat on top.
- Fill each mussel shell with the garlic-bechamel sauce using a teaspoon. Grate the quick-melt cheese directly on top of the filled mussels.
- Bake at 355°F/180°C for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and a bit browned.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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