Brazilian Cheese Bread Pao De Queijo
Transport your taste buds to Brazil with the irresistible delight of Pão de Queijo, or Brazilian Cheese Bread. These golden, puffy gems are made with tapioca flour, making them naturally gluten-free, and are packed with the savory richness of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. With a crisp exterior and a chewy, cheesy center, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. This simple recipe comes together with pantry staples like milk, butter, eggs, and salt, and requires just 15 minutes of prep before baking to perfection. Best served warm, these bite-sized cheese breads are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a new favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Tapioca flour
- 240 milliliters Whole milk
- 60 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 100 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 grams Grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes smooth and forms a cohesive dough.
Let the dough cool for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to incorporate the eggs and cheese later.
Once slightly cooled, transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture will appear lumpy and sticky at first, but keep mixing until smooth.
Fold in the grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until evenly incorporated into the dough.
Spoon the dough into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake the cheese bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These are best enjoyed warm for maximum cheesiness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 2590 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.6 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2238 mg | 172% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 621 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
