Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Yields20 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 2 cups tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch)
 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
 1/2 cup butter (or vegetable oil for a lighter version)
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (you can also use mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
 2 large eggs
1

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.

2

Heat the Liquid Ingredients:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter, and salt. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

3

Mix the Tapioca Flour:
Place the tapioca flour in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca flour and stir until well combined. It will be grainy and gelatinous at this stage.

4

Add Cheese and Eggs:
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes so it won't cook the eggs upon contact. Add the cheese and eggs, mixing well until smooth. The batter will be sticky and stretchy.

5

Bake the Pão de Queijo:
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and lightly golden.

6

Serve:
Remove the pão de queijo from the oven and let them cool slightly before removing from the pan. They are best served warm.

Ingredients

 2 cups tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch)
 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
 1/2 cup butter (or vegetable oil for a lighter version)
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (you can also use mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
 2 large eggs

Directions

1

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.

2

Heat the Liquid Ingredients:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter, and salt. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

3

Mix the Tapioca Flour:
Place the tapioca flour in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca flour and stir until well combined. It will be grainy and gelatinous at this stage.

4

Add Cheese and Eggs:
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes so it won't cook the eggs upon contact. Add the cheese and eggs, mixing well until smooth. The batter will be sticky and stretchy.

5

Bake the Pão de Queijo:
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and lightly golden.

6

Serve:
Remove the pão de queijo from the oven and let them cool slightly before removing from the pan. They are best served warm.

Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
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