Name: Crunchy Baked Mussels Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 large mussels, cleaned and debearded; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup melted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges, for serving

Crunchy Baked Mussels Recipe

Jerrilee Silveira Modified: January 30, 2024

How To Make Crunchy Baked Mussels

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

16 large mussels, cleaned and debearded
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Place the cleaned mussels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over each mussel, pressing it gently to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the mussels are cooked through.
Serve the crunchy baked mussels hot, with lemon wedges on the side.