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Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 cheese bread balls 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Brazilian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a blender, combine the egg, olive oil, milk, tapioca flour, cheese, and salt until smooth.
  3. Fill the muffin tin: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
  5. 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