Quick Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Pão de Queijo (aka Brazilian Cheese Bread) is a traditional snack that originated from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Made with tapioca flour, parmesan cheese, and olive oil, this Pão de Queijo recipe makes 24 delicious cheese balls that are incredibly crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside! Enjoy it plain as a snack, or pair it with marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer! Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil , sub melted butter
- 1 cup milk , regular or plant-based
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 ¼ cups tapioca flour or tapioca starch
- 1 cup queijo minas cheese (or a blend of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and/or cheddar cheese)
- 2 eggs , beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Add olive oil, milk, and salt into a saucepan on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, turn off the heat and remove from the burner.
- In a large bowl, add tapioca flour and pour in the hot liquid mixture. Mix with a spatula until combined.
- When dough is cool to touch, add in the eggs and cheese and knead until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 15-20 minutes to firm up. Then, using a cookie scoop, take a heaping tablespoon of the "dough" and place the cheese balls on the prepared baking sheet. Alternatively, you can also pour the batter into a mini muffin pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cheese balls are puffed and golden.
- Serve immediately. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal
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