Description
This Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread recipe isn’t just a snack; it’s a little taste of magic. It’s crispy on the outside, incredibly soft and chewy on the inside, and bursting with cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Tapioca Starch (or Polvilho Doce): 2 cups
Milk: ½ cup
Oil (vegetable or olive): ⅓ cup
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Eggs (large): 2
Shredded Hard Cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino, or a blend): 1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella or Monterey Jack: ½ cup
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet.
2. 2. Heat Liquids: In a small saucepan, combine milk, oil, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture just begins to simmer.
3. 3. Combine & Scald: In a large bowl, place the tapioca starch. Pour the hot liquid mixture over the tapioca starch. Mix well with a spoon until a shaggy, lumpy dough forms. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes. This “scalding” step is crucial for the chewy texture of the Brazilian cheese bread.
4. 4. Add Eggs & Cheese: Once cooled slightly, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Then, stir in both types of shredded cheese until the dough for your Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread is smooth and well-combined.
5. 5. Form & Bake: Scoop spoonfuls of the dough into the prepared muffin tin or onto the baking sheet, forming small balls. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. These delightful Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread bites will be irresistible.
6. 6. Serve Warm: Enjoy your warm Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread immediately!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Bread, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread, Pão de Queijo, Brazilian snack, gluten-free, easy recipe, comfort food, cheese bread, tapioca starch
