Pao de Quejo (Brazillian Parmesan Cheese Puffs)

Pao de Quejo (Brazillian Parmesan Cheese Puffs)
Pao de Quejo (Brazillian Parmesan Cheese Puffs)
These cute little cheesy puffs are served as appetizers in Brazillian steakhouses and are so addicting I had to find the recipe for myself!
  • Preparing Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Served Person: 20
parmesan appetizer party easy cheese bread brazillian vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 1/2 cups tapioca flour sweet or sour, up to 3 cups
  • Carbohydrate 50.208985000194 g
  • Cholesterol 121.251250004205 mg
  • Fat 8.18184750136705 g
  • Fiber 0.58349998664856 g
  • Protein 4.7747375018377 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.34441150082668 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (74g)
  • Sodium 125.717500073059 mg
  • Sugar 49.6254850135454 g
  • Trans Fat 0.809354000084144 g
  • Calories 294 calories

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan bring milk, salt and butter to a boil. Remove from heat Slowly pour in flour until thoroughly mixed, stirring constantly. Add cheese and eggs. Knead with hands until smooth. Grease mini muffin tins with butter or cooking spray and drop by the tablespoon. Or, you can grease a cookie sheet and form into balls approximately 2" in diameter. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes) Eat while hot!