Oven-Baked Pão de Queijo with Tapioca Flour and Parmesan

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Light and chewy Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour and Parmesan, baked to golden perfection. This Brazilian recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs whole milk, vegetable oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 130 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 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your 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, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Once boiling, remove from heat and immediately add 2 cups tapioca flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese until fully incorporated.
  6. Step 6: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough portions and form into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pão de queijo puffs up and turns golden on the outside.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm as a delightful Brazilian snack or breakfast bread.

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