Brazilian Cheese Puffs are a great snack or side. They're easy to make and naturally gluten free. This recipe is adapted from Simply Recipes. Makes 24 puffs.
Course Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Brazilian
Keyword brazilian cheese bread, pao de queijo, tapioca flour, tapioca starch
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Calories 75kcal
Author Robin Donovan
Ingredients
1large egg
2/3cupmilk1%, 2%, or Whole
1/3cupolive oil
1 1/4cupstapioca flour*
4ouncesgrated cheesesharp white cheddar, cotija, parmesan, or whatever you choose
1teaspoonsalt
Chili powderpaprika, or other spice for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F and spray a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, filling each well about two-thirds full, and sprinkle with a bit of chili powder or other spice, if using.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 14 to 15 minutes, until they puff up and turn a light golden brown.
Transfer to a basket or serving platter and serve warm.
Notes
Also called tapioca starch, tapioca flour can be found at any natural foods store and many supermarkets or it can be ordered online.