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Brazilian Cheese Bread

Melting Moments: Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread You’ll Love

Delicious and gluten-free Brazilian Cheese Bread, or Pão de Queijo, offers crispy exteriors and cheesy centers perfect for quick snacks or appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Tapioca Flour Can substitute with cassava flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Or use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Avocado oil or light olive oil can be used
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Gouda or similar hard cheese works
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Provolone can be used for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Necessary for balance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh minced garlic for more flavor

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tins
  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease mini muffin tins.
  2. Blend tapioca flour, whole milk, eggs, vegetable oil, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with the batter and ensure they are ready for baking.
  4. Bake in the oven for 19-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  5. If making multiple batches, quickly blend the batter again as needed before refilling muffin tins.
  6. Allow to cool in muffin tins for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheese puffs are best enjoyed freshly baked. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain texture.

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