20-Min Cheesy Pão de Queijo Bites
Golden, gooey cheese bread balls straight from the oven — crispy outside, stretchy inside. Brazilian comfort food in under 20 minutes, no fancy equipment needed.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca starch (cassava flour)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar or mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 2 whole eggs, large
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (for the pan)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil it.
- 2
Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl until fully combined, ~30 seconds.
- 3
Add tapioca starch, cheddar, and parmesan to the bowl and fold gently until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- 4
Oil your hands lightly and pinch off golf-ball-sized pieces of dough. Roll gently into balls and arrange on the pan.
- 5
Bake until puffed and golden brown, ~12 minutes. Tops should look dry and glossy.
- 6
Serve warm straight from the oven. They will deflate slightly as they cool but stay chewy inside.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- medium bowl
- whisk
- spatula or spoon
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