Oven-Baked Pão de Queijo with Tapioca Flour

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Soft, chewy Brazilian cheese bread rolls made with tapioca flour and Parmesan, baked until golden and puffed. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 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: 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 (190°C) and line a baking sheet 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.
  3. Step 3: Remove the milk and oil mixture from heat and immediately stir in 2 cups tapioca flour and 1 tsp salt until a sticky dough forms and cools slightly.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and dough becomes smooth.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until evenly mixed.
  6. Step 6: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into 1.5-inch balls, placing them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese breads puff up and the tops turn lightly golden.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

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