Cheese-Stuffed Tapioca Flour Buns with Garlic and Parmesan

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Soft tapioca buns filled with a garlic-Parmesan cheese blend, baked until golden and perfect for sharing. This Brazilian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs whole milk, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 Brazilian cuisine 140 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. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tsp salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 2 1/4 cups tapioca flour until the mixture becomes a sticky dough. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until incorporated. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each piece in your palm, place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese-garlic filling in the center, and seal the dough around it to form a ball.
  5. Step 5: Place the stuffed buns on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden on top.

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