Perfect Pão de Queijo: The Ultimate Brazilian Cheese Rolls

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
28 rolls

Ingredients

  • 2cupstapioca starch

  • 1teaspoonsalt (Optional)

  • ½cupvegetable oil

  • cupwater

  • cupmilk

  • 6ouncesshredded Parmesan cheese

  • 2 largeeggs

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet

  2. Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

  3. Bring oil, water, and milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch mixture; stir until well mixed and allow dough to rest for 15 minutes.

  4. Mix Parmesan cheese and eggs into dough until well combined. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe14
Calories199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
36mg
12%
Sodium
386mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
6g
12%
Calcium
166mg
13%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
34mg
1%

* 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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