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Po de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
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"I grew up eating these tasty treats. Always served at the table as an appetizer prior to salad. Totally delicious."
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Ingredients
1 h 15 m servings 138 calsOriginal recipe yields 20 servings
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- Heat half-and-half, vegetable, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; constantly whisk until mixture just starts to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a large deep bowl.
- Stir tapioca flour into half-and-half mixture using a wooden spoon. Mixture will thicken quickly. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix Pecorino Romano cheese and eggs into tapioca mixture using an electric mixer or by hand until dough has a paste-like texture. Continue mixing until dough is soft and stretchy. Roll dough into 2- or 3-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese balls are puffed and hardened on the outside, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Footnotes
- Cook's Notes:
- You can use milk or even light milk for those who want a lighter version. Tapioca flour can be found in specialty gluten-free shops.
- You can substitute 2 cups Parmesan cheese and 1 pinch sea salt for the Pecorino-Romano cheese.
- If this recipe is too challenging there is a wonderful company called Yoki® that make a pre-packaged version that is fantastic.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 138 calories; 8.6 g fat; 12.1 g carbohydrates; 2.7 g protein; 27 mg cholesterol; 85 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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8/25/2016
Very authentic. When I told my Brazilian husband I was going to make Pao de Queijo he said they'd never turn out authentic because we can't get the ingredients here. When he tasted them, he d...
7/9/2016
We loved, loved, loved these. Using half 'n half gave the rolls the softest texture and the cheese made them gooey inside. Definitely a keeper recipe. I set them on the table, then I asked my ki...
5/3/2017
I am brazilian , and it has been a long time I don't eat it a great brazilian cheese bread! Love it!
2/8/2017
Followed the recipe exactly and they were amazing!!!! We make these all the time and everyone loves them!