Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe
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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

By: Mama & her Girls 
"This savory little snack is a perfect appetizer or party food. I'm borrowing this recipe from my Brazilian friend Crislei who is so kind enough to share this foolproof recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 puffs
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Combine the canola oil, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the tapioca starch in a metal bowl; pour the oil and water mixture over the tapioca; mix thoroughly. Beat in the egg. Stir in the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Pour the mixture into mini-muffin tins.
  3. Place on middle rack of the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until slightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 175 | Total Fat: 10.4g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2010 by jz   view full review
It's not corn starch but tapioca starch that is used in this recipe. That will make a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Ariana Snowfall   view full review
This is absolutely yummy!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by GF.food   view full review
I used this for a pizza crust and bread sticks. It worked great. I sustituted olive oil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by Salads4me   view full review
LOVE IT. You must used Tapioca starch. Anything else will not do this recipe justice. I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Laura   view full review
I made this recipe two times. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly, and it was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by KarinaO   view full review
This is exactly what I was looking for! I LOVE the cheese puffs at my favorite Brazilian steak...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by I Love Spatula   view full review
I am Brazilian and I tweeked this recipe to make it easier and less fat. I added only 1/2 tsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by zoohouse   view full review
These are a great base - although eaten strictly as made, they are also yummy and cheesey. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Julie   view full review
I made this for a class party. We needed a Brazilian food for 7-year-olds to try. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by chayas   view full review
I did not care for this recipe.

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