Description
Enjoy the taste of Brazil with these easy-to-make cheese bread balls that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup (66 g) packed grated or crumbled cheese, your preference
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
- Mix ingredients: In a blender, combine the egg, olive oil, milk, tapioca flour, cheese, and salt until smooth.
- Fill the muffin tin: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy these delicious Brazilian cheese bread balls warm.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese to your liking, using options like Parmesan, cheddar, or a mix of cheeses.
- For a twist, add herbs or spices like garlic powder or paprika to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bread ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg