Brazilian Cheese Bread | GF

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Brazilian Cheese Bread, or Pão de Queijo, is a chewy, gluten-free bite-sized bread made with tapioca flour, cheese, eggs, and milk. Originating from Brazil, these addictive little rolls are crisp on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and filled with cheesy flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or appetizers, they’re a favorite for their simplicity and satisfying texture.

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Cheesy Brazillian Bread

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Author: Deimante Dabravolskis

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Brazilian Cheese Bread is a gluten-free, chewy bread roll made with tapioca flour and cheese. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, these bites are perfect for snacking or serving as a warm appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2/3 cup milk, I am using 2%
• 1 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese, I am using freshly grated white cheddar
• oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and set a mini muffin tin aside coated in some oil spray.
2. To a blender, crack in one egg, add oil, milk, tapioca starch, salt and blend until smooth.
3. Once blended, add freshly grated cheese and blend again for a few seconds. Do not over blend the cheese. Blend five seconds or so.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin sprayed with oil, about 2/3 ways full.
5. Bake these for about 20 minutes. Until puffed up and slightly golden.
6. Cool for a few min and then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

86

Fat (grams)

5.4 g

Carbs (grams)

8.2 g

Protein (grams)

1.3 g

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