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Stuffed Brazilian Cheese Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the state of Minas Gerais, Pão de Queijo is a beloved Brazilian snack made from tapioca flour and cheese. Traditionally enjoyed with coffee, these cheese breads are a staple at parties and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with fillings ranging from savory meats to sweet options, making them a versatile treat enjoyed worldwide.

BrazilianBRsnack
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
300 grams boneless chicken thighs
salt
fresh black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
¼ cup yellow onion
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons heavy cream
100 grams mushrooms
parsley
1 cup tapioca starch or tapioca flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ cup 2% milk
⅓ cup avocado or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
¾ cup mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
butter or cooking spray for greasing muffin tin

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without fat.

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour provides a gluten-free option.

1

Dice chicken thighs into tiny pieces.

2

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

3

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil until almost done, then set aside.

4

Finely chop yellow onion and sauté in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes with 1 tablespoon of oil.

5

Pour in chicken broth, add Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper.

6

Add heavy cream and stir, then lower the temperature to simmer.

7

Slice mushrooms and stir into the sauce with chicken until well coated.

8

Chop parsley and stir into the filling, then let it cool to room temperature.

9

Combine tapioca starch, salt, garlic powder, and oregano in a mixing bowl.

10

In a saucepan, combine milk, oil, and water; cook over medium heat until boiling.

11

Pour the warm mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until sticky.

12

Add one egg and mix well, then add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

13

Grease a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray and add a little flour or tapioca starch.

14

Fill each muffin cup with 1-2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it, and add 1-2 tablespoons of filling.

15

Cover the filling with 2-3 tablespoons of dough and mold it around the filling.

16

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pão de Queijo Recheado

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