Cheesy Baked Tahong

A delightful twist on the classic baked tahong featuring fresh mussels topped with a rich blend of cheese and herbs, baked to perfection.

Estimated cost: ₱128–₱140

Prep 10 min · Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 373 kcal · 35 g protein · 4 g carbs · 32 g fat

Ingredients

• 250 grams Fresh tahong (mussels)
• 50 grams Cheddar cheese
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Rinse the fresh tahong thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris and sand.
3. Place the cleaned tahong on a baking tray with the shells facing up.
4. In a small bowl, mash the garlic and mix it with the melted cooking oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Drizzle the garlic-oil mixture over the tahong evenly.
6. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese generously on top of the tahong.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
8. Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).