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Cheesy Brazilian Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Pão de Queijo is a beloved snack made from tapioca flour and cheese. Traditionally enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, these cheesy bread balls have become a staple in Brazilian cuisine. Today, they are popular worldwide, often served at parties and gatherings, showcasing the delightful combination of chewy texture and cheesy flavor.

BrazilianBRsnack
40 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups tapioca flour
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is a good substitute.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

In a blender, combine tapioca flour, grated mozzarella, grated cheddar, buttermilk, eggs, avocado oil, garlic powder, and salt.

3

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

4

Spray muffin cups with avocado oil spray.

5

Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.

6

Bake for 19 to 22 minutes until puffed and lightly brown on top.

7

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

blendermuffin cupsovenspatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freelow-carbketo

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Pão de Queijo

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