"A great hors-d'oeuvre or first course served with a small salad. Make ahead and reheat for 5 minutes in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven. Delicious! From Food and Drink...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb mussels, approx. (16 to 18)
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2/3 cup pilsner beer
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons finely diced shallots
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1/4 cup finely diced smoked bacon
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1 1/2 cups mixed mushrooms (oyster and brown cremini mushrooms)
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
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salt & freshly ground black pepper