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Cheesy Garlic Mussels Recipe

8/10/17

Cheesy garlic mussels recipe! After trying this mussels recipe, you will never need another. It’s just that bomb!

Divine Cheesy Garlic Mussels in a garlicky butter sauce served on a white plate placed on a red and white checkered tablecloth and rustic wooden table.

An easy and delicious cheesy garlic mussels recipe!

I love seafood, so when I made this cheesy garlic mussels recipe, and feel completely in love with outcome, I just knew that I had to share the recipe!

Delicious baked Cheesy Garlic Mussels served on a classic white plate. Wow your guests with this amazing recipe!

Cheesy Garlic Mussels arranged on a round white plate set on a red and white checkered cloth atop a rustic wooden table. Serve these irresistible mussels as an appetizer, side, or with pasta.

These cheesy garlic mussels are smothered in a garlicky butter sauce, that will have you licking you fingers like crazy. They are also topped with cheese, and well – you all know how I love cheese.

Tender Cheesy Garlic Mussels garnished with bright green parsley served on a classic white platter.

Unlike many mussels recipes, these mussels aren’t steamed. Believe it or not, we’re going to be baking them! Like my oven baked crab legs… Remember those?!

While you’re here, check out some of my other seafood recipes!

ULTIMATE SEAFOOD BOIL

SEAFOOD LASAGNA RECIPE

SEAFOOD BAKED ZITI

GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS RECIPE

Mouth-watering Cheesy Garlic Mussels served on a simple white plate on top of a red and white checkered cloth set on a rustic wooden table.

You have to try this cheesy garlic mussels recipe y’all! Like seriously, this is the best. Feel free to eat these mussels as an appetizer, a main dish, or serve with pasta!

Want more seafood? Check out these recipes!

  • Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo
  • Baked Crab Legs
  • Fried Catfish

Let me know what other seafood recipes you want, and don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Pinterest!

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Cheesy Garlic Mussels

These Cheesy Garlic Mussels are baked and smothered in a garlicky butter sauce. Serve this simple yet elegant dish for your next dinner party! 
Course Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword Cheesy Garlic Mussels
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Fresh Mussels
  • ½ Cup Butter
  • 8 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch cube Fresh Ginger sliced
  • 1 Cup Medium or Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
  • ¼ Tsp. Dried Thyme
  • ⅛ Tsp. Cayenne Powder
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley minced for garnishing
  • *Water for boiling

Instructions

  • Clean mussels by brushing the outer shell and washing with cold running water. Remove the dark hairy parts!
  • Boil a pot of water with ginger. ( Make sure it's enough water to soak the fresh mussels)
  • Add mussels and boil for one to two minutes.
  • Drain water.
  • Separate the shells of mussels - discard the empty shells.
  • Transfer the mussel meat with shell to a tray lined with lightly greased foil.
  • Any mussels that did not open when boiled, opt to discard them.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over low heat and fry garlic until slightly golden.
  • Turn off the heat and add dried thyme and cayenne powder.
  • Spoon garlic-butter mixture over mussels.
  • Season with ground black pepper.
  • Top with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake mussels in a preheated oven of 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Serve & enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:12 am

    those look beautiful-not sure if I can get mussels here. Was going to ask for fried catfish, but there it is right there. Thank-you, Rosie. Becky

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      I appreciate you coming by Becky! XOXO

      Reply
  2. Erin Richardson says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:54 am

    Fried Lobster Tails Please

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      Yummy! That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  3. Dedee Campbell says

    August 10, 2017 at 7:31 am

    4 stars
    Any salmon recipes would awesome!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Oh yes! I love salmon.

      Reply
  4. Lee says

    August 10, 2017 at 9:13 am

    4 stars
    This looks so good trying it this weekend!!!!!? Love your recipes

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks Lee! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Lorraine Lauria says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    3 stars
    I’m looking for a good clam recipe with tomatoes

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Like a soup, or?

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    I have never cooked mussels, and would like to try your recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Joanne, definitlet try it out! XOXO

      Reply
  7. Tarsha says

    August 11, 2017 at 5:29 am

    This looks delicious! Will it also work with oysters? I would love to see an oyster recipe!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 11, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Hi Tarsha! I actually never tried this recipe with oysters. I usually just fry my oysters 🙂

      Reply
  8. Norma Long says

    August 12, 2017 at 6:35 am

    Beautiful dish! I’m definitely going to try this is fun or my husband. Love your site!❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 12, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Norma! I appreciate you coming by!

      Reply
  9. Marta Lynn Freeman-Steele says

    August 12, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    4 stars
    Once I figure out where I can buy mussels out here in Moreno Valley, I’m definitely going to try this recipe. I sometimes ask myself why would a seafood lover like me, move to the valley!?!?☺ I would love a STRICTLY SEAFOOD Cajun gumbo recipe. I mean, is that at all possible? Lobsters, shrimp, mussels, oysters, crabs, clams and scallops only!❤ Thank you.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 12, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Marta! There isn’t a whole lot of seafood there? That’s not cool 🙁 . I don’t have a cajun gumbo recipe up, but I do have a seafood, chicken, and andouille sausage gumbo uploaded. It has crab, shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra, and more. 🙂

      Reply
      • LaShelle Whetstone says

        August 21, 2019 at 8:57 am

        5 stars
        I’m try to make your recipe tonight!! I’ll let you know how it turns out.

        Reply
  10. Tom Brauner says

    January 9, 2018 at 6:52 am

    I made these over the holidays. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! The only thing I did differently is I didn’t put them back in the shells to bake them. Instead, I put the mussels in a ceramic baking dish and proceeded. So good! I will definitely be making these again!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 9, 2018 at 9:13 am

      Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  11. K says

    April 7, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Think I’m just gonna do this with shrimp or scallops in a baking dish. The recipe sounds awesome I just don’t like mussels.

    Reply

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