Pan-Fried Farofa with Onions and Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A toasted cassava flour side dish cooked with sautéed onions and smoky bacon, offering a quintessential Brazilian accompaniment to any meal. This Brazilian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), bacon strips, diced, yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
• 6 ounces bacon strips, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 6 ounces diced bacon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the bacon crisps and releases flavorful fat.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté for 8 minutes until the onions become golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Gradually stir in 2 cups cassava flour, mixing constantly to evenly toast the flour in the bacon fat and butter for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and serve warm as a savory side dish.