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Traditional Brazilian cheese bread with a crispy exterior and soft, stretchy cheesy interior, made using tapioca flour for a gluten-free, chewy texture.

  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 mini cheese breads 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour (tapioca starch)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a blender, combine 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup whole milk. Blend for about 5 seconds until just combined.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to the blender. Blend for about 5 seconds, then scrape the sides and blend once more briefly until mixture is evenly combined and pourable (not thick).
  4. Spray a mini muffin tin well with nonstick spray.
  5. Pour the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cheese breads puff up and turn golden. They may sink slightly in the middle after baking, which is normal.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool just a bit, then remove from the pan and serve warm.

Notes

Use tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch) for authentic texture; regular flour will not produce the chewy, stretchy interior., The cheese mixture uses a salty, nutty Parmesan or Pecorino Romano combined with a melty cheese like mozzarella or cheddar for flavor and texture., Batter is pourable, not thick dough, making the recipe quick and easy using a blender and mini muffin tins., The cheese breads can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container or refrigerated for 4 to 5 days., Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore fresh-baked softness and gooey center., Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; stir before using., Baked cheese breads freeze well when individually frozen and stored in freezer bags; reheat from frozen at 350°F for 10-12 minutes., Variations include using sharp cheddar instead of mozzarella, adding fresh herbs, or spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for flavor twists.

  • Author: mapps6841@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Snack / Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheese bread
  • Calories: Approximately 70 calories per mini cheese bread
  • Fat: 4.5 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 6 grams per serving
  • Protein: 3 grams per serving