Baked Tapioca Cheese Buns

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Chewy, golden buns made with tapioca flour and cheese, perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, turns tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, mozzarella cheese 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 120 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 Brazilian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup tapioca flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg, then add 3/4 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted butter, whisking until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms (slightly sticky).
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed, then let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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