Oven-Baked Pão de Queijo with Tangy Minas Cheese

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Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour and creamy Minas cheese, baked until golden and chewy on the inside. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, turns tapioca flour, whole 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 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: 20 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Remove the milk and oil mixture from heat immediately and pour 2 cups tapioca flour into the hot liquid, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Allow the dough to cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl.
  5. Step 5: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and elastic.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 1 1/2 cups grated Minas cheese and 1 tsp salt until evenly incorporated.
  7. Step 7: Using wet hands or a small ice cream scoop, form 1 1/2-inch balls from the dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese breads puff up and turn lightly golden on top. Serve warm for best texture.

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