Pan-Fried Cheese Bread Rolls with Guava Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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Golden pan-fried rolls filled with melted cheese, finished with a sweet guava glaze reflecting Brazil's beloved snack flavors. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns mozzarella cheese, shredded, butter, guava paste 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 220 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Serves 6 Brazilian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pão de queijo dough (Brazilian cheese bread dough)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup guava paste
2 tbsp water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour, for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: Lightly flour your work surface with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Divide 12 oz pão de queijo dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece to a 3-inch disc and place 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese in the center.
Step 2: Fold the dough around the cheese, sealing completely to form a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and cheese.
Step 3: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until butter melts and oil shimmers.
Step 4: Add the cheese-filled dough balls to the skillet, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on the outside, and cheese is melted inside.
Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup guava paste with 2 tbsp water. Cook over low heat, stirring until the paste melts into a smooth glaze.
Step 6: Remove rolls from skillet and drain on paper towels. Brush each roll with warm guava glaze before serving to add a sweet, fruity finish.