Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

20 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“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.” - by Mama & her Girls

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup tapioca starch
1 egg
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

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Directions

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

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
175 cal
9%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Carbs
15.6 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (20)

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jz

May. 12, 2010

"It's not corn starch but tapioca starch that is used in this recipe. That will make a big difference in the taste and texture...." See more"

Ariana Snowfall

Feb. 18, 2009

"This is absolutely yummy!!!..." See more"

Salads4me

Oct. 12, 2010

"LOVE IT. You must used Tapioca starch. Anything else will not do this recipe justice. I love Pao De Queijo. If you are lucky you can find this prepackaged recipe in the supermarket. In the latin food..." See more section otherwise this recipe will make it pefect too. Obrigada. (Thank you in Portuguese)"

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