Description
Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) are golden, chewy, and cheesy bites made with tapioca flour and Parmesan. Naturally gluten-free and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a quick, irresistible snack or side dish that pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or hearty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (or a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella)
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Heat Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, combine milk, oil, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix with Tapioca Flour: Pour hot mixture over tapioca flour in a bowl. Stir until sticky and clumpy.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in cheese until dough is thick and sticky.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop dough into muffin tin. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best texture.
- Heating the milk and oil helps bind tapioca flour.
- The dough will be sticky—this is normal.
- Best eaten warm, straight from the oven.
- Freeze dough balls unbaked for quick future baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian, South American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
Keywords: Brazilian Cheese Bread, Pão de Queijo, Brazilian Bread Cheese, Cheesy Brazilian Bread, Gluten-Free Bread, Brazilian Recipes Easy, Breads From Around the World