1 dozen green mussels
6 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 cups white wine
Italian bread crumbs
extra virgin olive oil (I use Lemon Essence EVOO)
Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In pot, bring white wine to boil and steam mussels for about 10 minutes. In small saucepan melt butter and add garlic powder. Place half shell mussels in a shallow oven dish. Brush mussels with melted garlic butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in 325°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Submitted by: Elizabeth S. Wiebelt, Harvey, La.