Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo Recipe) Recipe
Brazilian Cheese Bread, or Pão de Queijo, is a delightful gluten-free snack made from tapioca flour and cheese. Crispy on the outside and chewy inside with a cheesy flavor, these mini cheese breads are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 48 mini cheese breads 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (avocado oil or light olive oil)
Cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare several mini muffin pans by spraying them generously with nonstick cooking spray or brushing them with oil to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the tapioca flour, whole milk, eggs, vegetable oil, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, salt, and garlic powder. Cover and puree the mixture until it becomes smooth and frothy, ensuring the cheese is well incorporated.
- Fill Muffin Pans: Use a spoon to portion the batter into the prepared mini muffin pans, filling each well about three-quarters full. This allows room for the breads to expand while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake undisturbed for 19-20 minutes. The cheese breads should become golden brown and puffed up.
- Reblend Batter (if needed): If you have any remaining batter to bake, blend it again for an additional 30 seconds to introduce extra froth. Respray or re-oil the muffin pans before filling and baking the next batch.
- Serve Warm: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve the Brazilian cheese breads warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Tapioca flour is key to the signature chewy texture and is naturally gluten-free.
- Using a blender helps create a frothy batter that results in light and airy cheese breads.
- Cheese types can be varied, but a mix of sharp cheddar and mozzarella balances flavor and meltiness.
- These can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated later in a toaster oven or conventional oven to regain their crispiness.
- Mini muffin pans are recommended to achieve the traditional bite-sized portions.
Keywords: Brazilian cheese bread, Pao de Queijo, gluten free snack, tapioca flour bread, cheesy appetizers
