The Best Pao de Queijo Recipe

I can now die and go to Brazilian heaven, a place full of Carnaval parades, brigadiers, coconut water, and men in speedos. The reason for my excitement comes from a Pao de Queijo  recipe.


This recipe is awesome! In fact, it's a hassle free, error-free, mess-free...you get the point. I found it on Our Best Bites. The recipe is perfect the way it is but being adventurous, I have, at times, made a few addition. I have added garlic, crushed black pepper, and salami (not all at the same time).

FYI: I prefer to double the recipe and eat the leftovers later in the day. If needed, place them in the micro for 10-15 seconds and eat away.

Enjoy!

Pao de Queijo

Quick Brazilian Cheese Rolls {Pao de Queijo} – Gluten Free!

Recipe by Our Best Bites

1 large egg

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup canola oil

1 cup tapioca flour (sometimes labeled tapioca starch) no substitutions

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 C grated cheddar cheese* (preferably medium or sharp)

1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese

*you can play around with the cheese.  I’ve used Monterey Jack, low-moisture mozarella, swiss, and even gruyere in place of the cheddar.  All great!

Optional:  extra cheese to sprinkle on top and any herbs/flavorings you’d like to add.  Try rosemary and or garlic powder, my favorites!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place egg, milk, oil, tapioca flour, and salt in blender and blend until smooth.  Add cheeses and pulse 2 times.  Immediately pour batter into a mini muffin tin (if your muffin tin isn’t non-stick, spray lightly with non-stick spray first), filling each well about 3/4 full, or just slightly less.  If desired (and I recommend), sprinkle a bit of parmesan cheese on top and/or a tiny sprinkle of kosher salt.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.  Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes before removing rolls from pan.  Serve warm. {Que Gostoso!}

Yield: anywhere from 16-24 rolls, depending on how full you fill your muffin pan. I fill  mine pretty full (a good 3/4 full) and I generally get about 16-18