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Stuffed Baked Mussels (Baked Tahong)

A simple recipe of baked mussels stuffed with garlic-bechamel sauce and oozing with melted cheese. A sumptuous appetizer that is very budget friendly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino , American , International

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 quick-melt cheese - 165grams

Instructions

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  1. If using fresh mussels, remove the beard or byssus thread and wash them. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 
  5. Line your baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange the mussels arrange the mussel shells with meat on top. 
  6. Fill each mussel shell with the garlic-bechamel sauce using a teaspoon. Grate the quick-melt cheese directly on top of the filled mussels. 
  7. Bake at 355°F/180°C for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and a bit browned.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 563mg (23%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 605IU (12%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% 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.