Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread Balls)
Cheesy Brazilian bread balls with crispy exteriors and gooey centers. Made with cassava flour and cheese for an irresistible savory snack.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cassava flour (polvilho azedo)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, oil, and salt. Heat until steaming, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in cassava flour until well combined. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
- 4
Let cool for 5 minutes, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Fold in both cheeses until evenly distributed. The dough should be thick and hold together.
- 6
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, spacing 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed, rotating sheets halfway through.
- 8
Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
- small ice cream scoop
- two baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
- oven
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