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Brazilian Cheese Bread

Brazilian cheese bread is light and fluffy yet cheesy and chewy on the inside with a beautifully crispy, crackled crust. Gluten free, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Bread
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 4 lices Bacon optional (See Note 1)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated parmesan (See Note 2)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups tapioca flour (See Note 3)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the bacon or pancetta into pieces. In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the bacon or pancetta until rendered, brown and crispy. Be sure not to burn. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
  3. Using a blender or Vitamin add the milk, egg, oil and cheese. Pulse to blend.
  4. Add the salt, baking powder and half the tapioca flour. Pulse to blend and add remaining tapioca four and cooked bacon (optional). Blend to mix.
  5. Pour into prepared mini muffin pans coated with cooking spray and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute two 1/2-inch thick slices of fresh pancetta for the bacon. This add is optional and not traditional.
  • Feel free to use Pecorino Romano cheese if Parmesan is not available.
  • I find tapioca flour at Whole Foods, Sprouts and Trader Joes. Bob’s Red Mill makes it, too. It is sometimes labeled as tapioca starch as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.