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Stuffed Baked Mussels (Baked Tahong) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (about 4–6 mussels per serving) 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

This Stuffed Baked Mussels (Baked Tahong) recipe features fresh mussels steamed and topped with a flavorful garlic butter sauce, then generously stuffed with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and baked to golden perfection. A popular Filipino appetizer, these cheesy garlic butter mussels are easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or a delicious seafood treat.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 2 lbs mussels (cleaned and scrubbed)

Butter Mixture

  • 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Cheese Topping

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
  • lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the mussels once prepared.
  2. Steam Mussels: Boil or steam the cleaned mussels just until they open, about 3–4 minutes. Discard any that do not open to ensure safety.
  3. Prepare Mussels for Baking: Remove the top shells carefully, leaving the mussels in the bottom half shells. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  4. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic until well combined, creating a flavorful spread.
  5. Stuff Mussels: Spoon a small amount of the garlic butter mixture onto each mussel. Then, evenly top each mussel with a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the mussels from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for an added zest.

Notes

  • You can prepare the mussels and garlic butter mixture ahead of time and bake them just before serving to save time.
  • For extra crunch and texture, sprinkle a pinch of breadcrumbs on top of the cheese before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Filipino

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