Pao de Queijo from Our Best Bites

Quick Brazilian Cheese Rolls {Pao de Queijo}

Yields 16

Literally translates to "bread of cheese"...how can that not be delicious? Quick, easy, and fantastic every time.

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Ingredients

1. 1 large egg
2. 1/2 cup milk
3. 1/4 cup canola oil
4. 1 cup tapioca flour (sometimes labeled tapioca starch) no substitutions
5. 1/2 tsp kosher salt
6. 1/4 C grated cheddar cheese* (preferably medium or sharp)
7. 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
8. Optional: extra cheese to sprinkle on top and any herbs/flavorings you'd like to add. Try rosemary and or garlic powder, my favorites!

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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!}

Notes

1. *Tip: 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!
2. Keep in mind, these actually don't re-heat well, so I recommend making and eating fresh.

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