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A white plate with a dozen golden-brown Pão de Queijo, one cut open to reveal a creamy filling, accompanied by a small bowl of yellow dipping sauce, on a white cloth napkin—an authentic recipe to savor.

Authentic Pão de Queijo Recipe

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Traditional Brazilian cheese bread that is crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 12
Calories 181 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $7.50
Shopping Cost$20

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin or mini muffin tin

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions
 

Prepare the batter:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a saucepan, combine the milk, water, vegetable oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
    1 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt

Mix the ingredients:

  • In a mixing bowl, add the tapioca flour. Pour the hot milk mixture over the flour, stirring continuously until smooth.
    2 cups tapioca flour
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well.
    1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
    2 large eggs

Bake the Pão de Queijo:

  • Grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tin. Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the batter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and puffed.

Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

Pão de Queijo can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 149IUCalcium: 144mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Brazilian Cheese Bread, Breakfast Snack, Pão de Queijo

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