Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Quick Bread Recipes. (Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe). This savory little snack is a perfect appetizer or party food. I'm borrowing this recipe from my Brazilian friend Crislei who is so kind enough to share this foolproof recipe.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 24 puffs

Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup tapioca starch

1 egg

⅓ cup plain yogurt

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the canola oil water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the tapioca starch in a metal bowl; pour the oil and water mixture over the tapioca; mix thoroughly. Beat in the egg. Stir in the yogurt Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Pour the mixture into mini-muffin tins.

Step 3

Place on middle rack of the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until slightly golden 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 175

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 15.6g 5%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 10.4g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 32.8mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 91.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 5.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 135.1mg 14%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 6.6mg 2%

Potassium: 48mg 1%

Sodium: 427.6mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 93.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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