Mussels in Cheese Sauce
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. I really like cooking mussels in their shells—in this form they’re easier to serve at a buffet, and the dish also looks much more impressive and appetizing. Mussels in sauce can be served with vegetable salad, rice, or potatoes. Besides cheese sauce, they pair well with onion, cream, or salsa.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I put a saucepan on the heat, add a piece of butter, and melt it over low heat.
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Step 2
2. I add wheat flour, whisk it until dissolved, and gradually pour in the milk.
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Step 3
3. I grate the cheese on a fine grater and add it to the saucepan, stirring.
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Step 4
4. I mix the sauce thoroughly, add nutmeg and ground black pepper; the sauce turns out thick.
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Step 5
5. I rinse and boil the mussels, then carefully open them with a knife. I split the mussel meat into 2 parts so that each half lies in its shell.
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Step 6
6. I place the shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I spoon the cheese sauce into each shell.
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Step 7
7. I leave the mussels like this for 15 minutes so the sauce spreads throughout the entire shell.
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Step 8
8. Place in an oven preheated to 180°C for 10 minutes. My oven has a Grill function; if yours doesn’t, use the top rack.
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Step 9
9. I serve the cooked mussels warm or chilled with a vegetable salad.