Yields
8 servings
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ingredients
2
lb(s) fresh blue cultured mussels
1
pkg frozen spinach, chopped (10 oz)
1
pkg frozen brocolli, chopped (10 oz)
½
cup milk
2
eggs, beaten
½
cup medium cheddar cheese, shredded
½
cup fine dry bread crumbs
2
Tbsp onion, chopped
¼
cup parmesan cheese, grated
2
Tbsp butter, melted
8 6
oz custard cups or pastry shells
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directions
Step 1
Cook spinach or broccoli according to package directions; drain well, pressing out the excess liquid. Set aside.
Step 2
Rinse fresh blue mussels in tap water. Add water to a large covered pot. Add the mussels and cover. Steam 5 to 7 minutes
Step 3
Drain mussels, reserving liquid. Add milk to mussel liquid to equal ½ cup. If desired, set aside 8 mussels for garnish.
Step 4
In bowl combine eggs, milk mixture, spinach (or broccoli), cheese, ¼ cup of bread crumbs, onion, and mussels. Spoon mixture into custard cups or pastry shells. Place in shallow baking dish.
Step 5
Combine remaining bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and butter; sprinkle over mixture in cups. Bake at 350oF for 20 minutes. Garnish with the reserved mussels.