Cheese-Filled Brazilian Pão de Queijo Bites

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Soft, chewy Brazilian cheese bread made from tapioca flour and Parmesan, perfect warm little bites for any occasion. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, turns whole milk, vegetable oil, fine sea salt 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 110 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 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp fine sea salt. Heat over medium heat until just boiling, then immediately remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups tapioca flour all at once to the hot milk mixture and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth and sticky, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot. Then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese until fully incorporated and dough is sticky but pliable.
  5. Step 5: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced 2 inches apart.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and lightly golden. Serve warm for a chewy, cheesy bite.

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