Pao De Queijo

Ethnic/National Origin: Brazil
Meal Type: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Allergy Info.: Gluten Free
Submitted by: Rosa Salgado Rodriguez
What it means to you?

Pão de queijo (pronounced pow-du-KEHjo) is probably Brazil’s most famous food export. Brazilian cheese buns is a small, baked cheese roll or cheese bun, a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil.
Most countries in South America have their own versions of this snack; the main difference between them in general is the ingredients used in the recipe, which can change slightly giving different results.

Suggested Equipment: Blender
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3
    cup
    Tapioca Flour
  • 1/2
    tsps
    Salt
  • 1/4
    cup
    Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4
    cup
    Cheese Cheese, mild
  • 1/4
    cup
    Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1/2
    cup
    Fontina
  • 1
    Egg
  • 3/4
    cup
    Millk
  • 1/3
    cup
    Olive or vegetable oil
Preparation:
  1. In a blender add the milk, oil and egg. Mix until well blended.
  2. Add salt, tapioca flour gradually, mixing
  3. Add all the cheese, mix until combined.
  4. Drop 1 1/2 tbsp sized scoops to a greased mini muffin pan, bake at 400 F for 20 minutes -- until the tops are lightly browned. Serve warm.