Pão de Queijo Baked Brazilian Cheese Buns

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Light and fluffy Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour and Parmesan, perfect for a gluten-free snack or breakfast. This Brazilian-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs tapioca flour, whole milk, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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: 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 grease a mini muffin tin or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium heat until it just begins to boil, then immediately remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Quickly pour the hot milk and oil mixture into a large mixing bowl containing 2 cups tapioca flour and 1 tsp sea salt; stir vigorously until a sticky dough forms and cools slightly.
  4. Step 4: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and elastic.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese evenly into the dough.
  6. Step 6: Using a spoon or hands, shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them spaced on the baking sheet or mini muffin tin.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are puffed and lightly golden; allow to cool slightly before serving warm and chewy.

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