Mussels Recipe
bacon, cheddar, and maple aiol marinated peppers, sunday sauce, mozzarella, toasted sourdough
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any sand or debris. Remove the beards by pulling them off firmly.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Cheeses
Grate the cheddar cheese and tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces. Set aside.
- 4
Combine Fillings
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, maple aioli, and marinated bell peppers. Mix well.
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cooking
- 6
Stuff the Mussels
Spoon the filling mixture into each cleaned mussel shell, ensuring they are generously filled.
- 7
Arrange in Baking Dish
Place the stuffed mussels in a baking dish. Pour the Sunday sauce over the mussels, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 8
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle the torn mozzarella cheese over the top of the mussels.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mussels are cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10
Toast the Sourdough
While the mussels are baking, toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.