Toss the garlic with extra virgin olive oil and bake on a sheet pan until golden brown.

(15 min. at 350) Cook the bacon until browned but not crispy.

Place a clove of the garlic and a basil leaf on top of each mussel.

Cut the slices of bacon in half and wrap around the mussel. Secure with a toothpick.

Bake at 400° for approximately 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the mussel heated through.