Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 3

Easy-to-make Brazilian Cheese Puffs recipe for a quick snack or party appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

136

Sugar

Fat

Pao de Queijo, or Brazilian Cheese Puffs, is a snack food popular in Brazil. They are often eaten for breakfast or as a quick snack throughout the day. These cheese puffs are made with tapioca starch, which gives them a unique texture. The tapioca starch is mixed with cheese, eggs, and yogurt to make a dough, which is then baked in the oven. The result is a crispy exterior and a chewy, cheesy interior. These puffs are perfect for a quick snack or a party appetizer.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a saucepan, combine canola oil, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3.	Remove from the heat and add tapioca starch, stirring until a dough forms. Let cool slightly.
4.	In a bowl, beat egg and add plain yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
5.	Add the cheese mixture to the tapioca dough and mix until well combined.
6.	Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop tablespoons of the dough onto the sheet, leaving space between each one.
7.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Brazilian Cheese Puffs are cheesy and chewy, with a crispy exterior.

They are gluten-free, and can be made with dairy-free substitutes.

They are perfect for a quick snack or a party appetizer.

CONS

These puffs are high in calories and fat, due to their cheese content.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Tapioca starch is a processed food and should also be consumed in moderate quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These Brazilian Cheese Puffs contain protein from the cheese and eggs, which can help with satiety.
Tapioca starch is easily digestible and gluten-free, making it a good option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Cheese is a good source of calcium, which is important for bone health.

	1/4 cup canola oil
	1/4 cup water
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 cup tapioca starch
	1 egg
	1/3 cup plain yogurt
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
	1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese