Spanish Mussel Gratin - Canada's Food Island

Ingredients

• 2 lb PEI mussels, rinsed and debearded
• 4 slices bacon, medium dice
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 red pepper, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• .5 tsp smoked paprika
• .5 cup dry vermouth or white wine
• .5 cup breadcrumbs
• .5 cup parsley
• .5 cup finely grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper