Traditional Brazilian Pão De Queijo Breakfast Plate 1769628431211 Ajyq
A classic Brazilian breakfast featuring warm, chewy cheese bread served alongside fresh tropical fruit, sliced ham, and strong coffee.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tapioca flour (polvilho doce)
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Grated Minas cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 slices Smoked ham slices
- 1 half Fresh papaya
- 1/2 cup Requeijão (Brazilian cream cheese)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet or mini-muffin tin.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, oil, and salt, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Place the tapioca flour in a large bowl and carefully pour the boiling milk mixture over it, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
- 4
Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- 5
Fold in the grated Parmesan and Minas cheese until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- 6
With oiled hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pão de queijo are puffed and lightly golden.
- 8
Assemble the breakfast plate by serving the warm cheese bread with ham slices, sliced papaya, and a side of requeijão.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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