Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)

Name: Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups queijo coalho cheese curds; 0.5 pound pineapple; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 sprigs fresh mint

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Grilled cheese curds are very popular in the northeast beaches. Arrange the skewers on a tray or large platter.

Recipe by GraçaRibeiro

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

15 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups queijo coalho cheese curds
½ pound pineapple
½ cup brown sugar
2 sprigs fresh mint

Directions

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Cook queijo coalho cheese and pineapple on the preheated grill until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled.
Cut grilled queijo coalho cheese and pineapple into cubes with a sharp knife; transfer to a bowl. Add brown sugar and toss until coated.
Stick 1 cube of queijo coalho cheese, 1 mint leaf, and 1 cube of pineapple onto a toothpick; repeat until all ingredients are skewered.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83	Calories
4g	Fat
10g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 168mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 8mg	38%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 27mg	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.