How to Make Brazilian Cheese Bread – A simple recipe for perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside Pao de Queijo. These delicious cheese puffs are low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly!
Who Loves Low Carbohydrate Snacks? We do!
Our family does not adhere to strict gluten-free, ketogenic, or low-carbohydrate diets. As you may have noticed, we tend to give a lot of comfort as well carb-a-licious Recipes for dinner and desserts. we to do love to find the balance between enjoyable and healthy dishes and therefore love to prepare good and good snacks to enjoy between decadent meals.
But just because a recipe is healthy doesn’t mean it isn’t rich, cheesy and healthy oh so satisfying!
Pao de Queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread, is an addicting street food popular in Brazil. And it’s not hard to see why! These little cheese curls have the consistency of a hearty fritters with a cheesy stretch in the middle.
They can be made simply with cheese or loaded with savory fillings or fruity jam. Either way, these delicious cheese puffs are perfect as a low-carbohydrate treat and GF friendly Morning or afternoon snack!
Perfect pao de queijo
Light, fluffy, crispy on the outside and sticky on the inside, Brazilian cheese sheets are fantastic to make in bulk and keep handy for those snack attacks.
You are only with 8 ingredients these are all low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten free. So while Pao de Queijo tastes incredibly rich and “cheeky”, they are actually quite simple and healthy!
This simple recipe for crispy, cheesy and tender Brazilian cheese bread only takes 30 minutes to make. We use a mixer to quickly beat the dough, then just pour it into mini muffin pans and bake perfectly.
To make a ton of these little beauties, double up the recipe, and freeze half to serve at parties or to warm up as breakfast to warm up or as a snack anytime.
ingredients
In case you didn’t get this at the beginning of this post, these Brazilian cheese bread puffs are gluten-free, keto-friendly, and fabulously low-carb.
For this easy pao de queijo recipe you will need:
- Tapioca flour – a GF flour that gives bread a light, crispy texture
- Whole milk – for the best, richest taste
- Eggs – creates the perfect swelling
- Vegetable oil – or preferably neutral tasting oil
- Hot cheddar cheese – rubbed
- Mozzarella cheese – rubbed
- salt – just a pinch
- Garlic powder – to give the puffs a slightly piquant taste
How to Make the Easiest Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe
Using a blender makes this a near foolproof recipe. It combines all the ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth dough, which is essential for the right result crispy and sticky-cheesy Textures.
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare several mini muffin pans. Spray them generously with non-stick cooking spray or brush them generously with oil.
Put all the ingredients in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth and frothy.
Use a spoon to portion the dough into the muffin tins and fill the hollows ¾ full.
Pro tip: This recipe does 48 cheese clustersso you can work in batches when you only have a mini muffin or two. Or use bigger pans to double and triple the recipe for parties!
to bake undisturbed 19-20 minutes golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them so the pao de queijo doesn’t turn brown or burn.
Get the full (printable) Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe below. Enjoy!
if you must repeat Mix the batter with the remaining batter for an additional 30 seconds to create additional foam before sprinkling again and refilling the pans.
Serve warm and let the puffs cool completely before storing them for later.
Recipe variations
- Make this Pao de Quejo recipe with us differenceerent cheese: Pepper Jack or Monteray Jack give the pouf a little warmth!
- Fill the Brazilian cheese bread with it hearty fillings, such as boiled sausage or chorizo. Prepare the filling and let it cool a little. Once you’ve poured the batter into the muffin pans, place a teaspoon of the savory filling in the center of each muffin pan.
- As it is, this recipe makes about 48 cheese sheets. Double the ingredients Making 96 bites for a lot or freezing for later.
frequently asked Questions
Absolutely! These cheese puffs are very easy to freeze. Let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight, freezer-proof zippered bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen cheese bread in the refrigerator overnight. To warm up, place the puff pastry on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees.
While these delicious puffs are great on their own, they also go wonderfully with hearty dips, hot sauce and / or fruity jams.
These homemade cheese puffs last up to 4 days. Store them in an airtight container and keep them away from moisture at room temperature.
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The easiest Brazilian cheese bread (pao de queijo) recipe
A simple recipe for a perfectly crispy outside, soft and cheesy pao de queijo inside. These delicious cheese puffs are low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly!
Servings: 48 bites
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare several mini muffin tins. Spray them generously with nonstick cooking spray. (Or brush generously with oil.)
Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Cover and mash until smooth and frothy.
Use a spoon to portion the dough into the muffin tins and fill the hollows ¾ full.
Bake undisturbed for 19-20 minutes, until golden brown and puffed out.
If you need to repeat with the remaining batter, puree the batter for another 30 seconds to create additional foam before sprinkling and refilling the pans again. Serve warm.
You can put the cheese clusters on a baking sheet and reheat them all later if needed. 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
Portion: 1puff, Calories: 44kcal, Carbohydrates: 5G, Protein: 1G, Fat: 3G, Saturated fatty acids: 2G, Polyunsaturated fat: 1G, Monounsaturated fatty acids: 1G, Trans fats: 1G, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 68mg, Potassium: 13mg, Fiber: 1G, Sugar: 1G, Vitamin A: 38IE, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg
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