Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) with Avocado
Chewy gluten‑free cheese buns served with sliced avocado for a creamy contrast.
Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 avocado
- pinch salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Blend tapioca flour, milk, egg, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Fold in parmesan cheese.
- 4
Scoop dough onto a baking sheet (about 6 buns) and bake 15‑18 minutes until puffed.
- 5
Serve warm with sliced avocado on the side.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
350
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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