Mussels With Cheddar And Ale

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These are hearty, comforting flavours that meld into a sauce with pleasantly surprising complexity, given its few ingredients. Serve with the same beer you use in the recipe for a perfect pairing experience

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 2 French shallots, chopped
• 1 bottle (341 mL) amber ale
• 2 1/4 lbs (1 Kg) mussels, scrubbed clean
• 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter at medium-high heat and sauté shallots.

   Deglaze with beer and reduce by half.

2. Add mussels, cover and let cook about 5 min, until mussels are all

   open (discard any that don’t open). Remove mussels from

   saucepan and reserve in a serving dish.

3. Add shredded Cheddar and cornstarch to saucepan while stirring.

   When thickened, add fresh parsley and pepper.

4. Pour sauce over mussels and serve immediately.

This Recipe Courtesy Of Dairy Goodness

bon appetit