Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Balls)
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Created: 12/10/2023
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Pao de Queijo is a traditional Brazilian cheese bread made with cassava flour and cheese. These crispy and chewy cheese balls have a delicious flavor and are perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients:
Yield: approximately 30 servings
2 cups of cassava flour
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp of salt
2 cups of grated cheese. We recommend using a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese for the best flavor.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the cassava flour and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cassava flour and salt until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough is formed.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough is formed.
Step 5
Stir in the grated cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Stir in the grated cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6
Scoop the dough by tablespoons and roll each one into a small ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
Scoop the dough by tablespoons and roll each one into a small ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
Step 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy these deliciously cheesy Pao de Queijo. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Serve hot and enjoy these deliciously cheesy Pao de Queijo. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.