Colombian Pandebono 30 Min Cheese Bread: Rich and Salty Goodness Surprisingly Gluten Free

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine cassava flour, pre-cooked cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

Pulse the dry ingredients until combined.

Add crumbled feta cheese and queso fresco to the processor and pulse again to mix.

While the processor is running, add 1 egg and pulse until a dough forms.

Add 1 tablespoon of milk to achieve a pliable dough consistency.

Scoop out the dough onto a work surface and divide it into 12 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a ball and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

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