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Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe

This Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe is SO delicious & easy to make! Serve with your favorite soup or salad for a nourishing meal everyone will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: baking, Side Dish
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: pao de quejo
Diet: Gluten Free, Low FODMAP Option, Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 139kcal
Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese of choice such as cheddar, mozarella, gouda, cotija
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup high oleic sunflower oil such as high oleic sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 1-12 unit muffin pan. Or, line a baking sheet or muffin pan with silicon baking cups.
  • OPTION 1: Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Or, OPTION 2: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the greased muffin tin or silicon baking liners. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until puffed up and light golden-brown.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps & Substitutions:
  • Use any variety of cheeses you have on hand including sharp cheddar, Gruyere, Monterrey jack, mozzarella, gouda, or queso fresco.
  • Sour cassava flour or cassava starch can be used in place of the tapioca starch/flour.
  • Avocado oil can be used instead of high-oleic sunflower oil.
Low FODMAP Option: Swap regular milk for lactose-free milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.3mg