Brazilian Cheese Bread Balls (Pão de Queijo)
These cheese bread balls, called Pão de Queijo in Brazil, are made with tapioca flour which gives them a chewy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of oil
- 3 cups of tapioca flour
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, water, and oil together and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the tapioca flour, salt, egg and grated cheese.
- Transfer the milk mixture from the saucepan to the bowl with the flour mixture and stir until the batter is smooth. Using your hands, form balls from the dough about 1" big. If needed, add additional flour, a small amount at a time, if the dough is too sticky.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and bake them for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden. Serve warm.
Notes
- I like to use a sharp cheddar cheese blend, which gives the bread balls a nice color, but you can also switch out the cheddar for parmesan or gruyere.
Serving: 1bread ball, Calories: 116kcal, Carbohydrates: 13.7g, Protein: 1.7g, Fat: 6.3g, Saturated Fat: 1.6g, Sodium: 135.1mg, Sugar: 0.5g, NET CARBS: 14
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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