5.0 from 9 votes
Authentic Fogo de Chao Brazilian Cheese Bread
Crispy on the outside, chewy and cheesy on the inside, these Brazilian cheese puffs (Pão de Queijo) are just like the ones served at Fogo de Chao. Naturally gluten-free and incredibly addictive!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cup sour tapioca flour aka sour cassava starch (polvilho azedo)
- 1 cup sweet tapioca flour aka sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup corn oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Generously grease a 12- or 24-cup mini muffin pan or small dariole molds.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix well until the batter is smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. The bread puffs should be crisp on the outside and hollow on the inside, like a popover.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- The key to authentic Brazilian cheese bread is using both sweet and sour tapioca flours, which can be found online or in specialty Brazilian markets. The combination creates that distinctive chewy texture that makes these puffs so addictive. Be sure to mix the batter very well—unlike traditional bread, you want to develop the starch in the tapioca flour. Don't be alarmed if the batter seems thin; it will puff up beautifully in the oven. For best results, serve these puffs warm from the oven when they're at their absolute best.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.