Brazilian Cheese Breads (Pão de Queijo)
Brazilian Cheese Breads (Pão de Queijo)
Ingredients
For the Pão de Queijo
- 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a blender, combine the tapioca flour, salt, whole milk, extra virgin olive oil, and the egg. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a liquid batter, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the grated cheddar cheese to the blender. Pulse the blender a few times, just until the cheese is incorporated but still has some texture. Do not over-blend, as you want small pieces of cheese throughout.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully pour the prepared batter into the cups of the mini muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese breads are fluffy, puffed, and have a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove the pan from the oven and let the pão de queijo cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy their soft, airy, and cheesy interior.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Brazilian Cheese Breads (Pão de Queijo)
Ingredients
For the Pão de Queijo
- 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a blender, combine the tapioca flour, salt, whole milk, extra virgin olive oil, and the egg. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a liquid batter, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the grated cheddar cheese to the blender. Pulse the blender a few times, just until the cheese is incorporated but still has some texture. Do not over-blend, as you want small pieces of cheese throughout.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully pour the prepared batter into the cups of the mini muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese breads are fluffy, puffed, and have a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove the pan from the oven and let the pão de queijo cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy their soft, airy, and cheesy interior.
⏱️ 3 min