Quick Blender Pão de Queijo
A traditional Brazilian cheese bread made effortlessly in a blender for a crispy outside and chewy, cheesy center.

Total
25 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
6
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Recipe serves 6
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 Large eggs
- 3 cups Tapioca flour (polvilho doce)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2
Place the milk, oil, eggs, and salt into the blender jar.
- 3
Add the tapioca flour to the blender and pulse until the mixture is completely smooth.
- 4
Add the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, then pulse for just 5 seconds to incorporate without fully liquefying the cheese.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way full.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the puffs have risen and are starting to turn a light golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before popping them out of the tin.
- 8
Serve immediately while warm for the best chewy texture.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
245
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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