Traditional Brazilian Cheese and Cassava Bread (Pão de Queijo)

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Soft and chewy Brazilian cheese breads made with cassava flour and Parmesan, perfect as a savory snack or breakfast treat. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, turns tapioca flour (cassava 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 120 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 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F 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 kosher salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture just begins to boil, then immediately remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Pour the hot milk mixture over 2 cups tapioca flour in a large mixing bowl, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth and slightly cooled.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until the dough is sticky and uniform.
  6. Step 6: Using a spoon or your hands, form dough balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pão de queijo are puffed and lightly golden on top. Serve warm.

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