Baked Pão de Queijo Cheese Bread Bites

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Soft and chewy Brazilian cheese bread made from tapioca flour and Parmesan, perfect for a savory snack or breakfast. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 28 minutes, turns tapioca flour, milk, vegetable oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 Brazilian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin pan with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp salt; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and immediately add 1 cup tapioca flour, stirring vigorously until a sticky dough forms and slightly cools, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes so it’s warm, not hot.
  5. Step 5: Beat in 1 large egg until fully incorporated, then fold in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until evenly mixed.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the dough into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese breads puff up and turn golden on top.
  8. Step 8: Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving warm and soft.

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