Baked Mussels (Tahong)

It has been quite a while since I baked mussels. But yesterday, while I was in the fish shop, I couldn't resist the temptation for I saw fresh and good size New Zealand mussels, I bought a kilo for $3.99. I was planning to bake it the following day while the kids are in the school. They don't like the smells of the mussels baking in the oven, so to avoid hearing Dorothy and David saying," something smells gross", I want to bake it when they are not at home. I am the only one who eat mussels for hubby doesn't like it too. I know a kilo is too much for me but I was planning to give some to my friend.
Ingredients:
1 kilo fresh large tahong (mussels)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions:
1.Place tahong on a pan (no water), cover and cook over moderate heat. When shells open up, drain. Remove top shell.
2.Melt butter, add minced garlic. Stir for 3 minutes. Brush each tahong meat with butter-garlic mixture, top with grated cheese and cover with bread crumbs.
3.Arrange tahong on a baking sheet. Bake in pre-heated oven with a low heat (250F). Bake for 10 – 15 minutes.
(recipe from http://kumain.com)