Baked Cheese-Filled Brazilian Bread Bites

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Crisp on the outside with a molten cheese center, these handheld bites are a beloved Brazilian staple. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs tapioca flour, parmesan cheese, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 Brazilian cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1 cup tapioca flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk, 3/4 cup grated parmesan, and 1 large egg, whisking until fully blended with no visible cheese chunks.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring with a wooden spoon until a cohesive dough forms and pulls away from the bowl.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Step 5: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges and puffed, rotating the sheet halfway through.

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