Cheese and Cassava Bread (Pão de Queijo)

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Light and airy Brazilian cheese breads made from cassava starch, perfect for a gluten-free snack or breakfast treat. This Brazilian-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs tapioca starch (cassava flour), whole milk, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to boil, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot milk and oil mixture over 2 cups tapioca starch in a large bowl. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth and slightly cool to the touch.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is glossy and sticky.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, and 1 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  6. Step 6: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, fill the prepared muffin tin cups about 3/4 full with dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are puffed and lightly golden.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and serve warm for best texture and flavor.

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