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Cheesy Garlic Butter Mussels

Tender mussels tossed in buttery garlic and Maggi Savor, then blanketed with melty mozzarella and sharp cheddar. Quick, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: mussel recipe, pulutan recipe, tahong
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano
Cost: $

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mussels shell removed
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 2 teaspoons Maggi Savor (Hot Chili)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons cooking wine
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a pan, then add the cooking oil.
    1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Sauté the garlic until light brown and fragrant.
    1 head garlic
  • Add the onion and cook until softened.
    1 small onion
  • Add the mussels and sauté for 3 minutes.
    1 lb mussels
  • Pour in the cooking wine, then add Maggi Savor. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces by half.
    2 tablespoons cooking wine, 2 teaspoons Maggi Savor (Hot Chili)
  • Season with ground black pepper.
    ground black pepper
  • Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Let them melt into the sauce.
    1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked mussels to reduce cook time even further.
  • For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of all-purpose cream before adding the cheeses.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 3mg