Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

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These are very easy, very tasty Brazilian cheese rolls, much like you might find at a churrascaria.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 14

Yield: 28 rolls

Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

Ingredients

2 cups tapioca starch

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup vegetable oil

⅓ cup water

⅓ cup milk

2 eggs

6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet

Step 2

Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Bring vegetable oil water and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

Servings Per Recipe:14

Calories: 199.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 17.2g 6%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 12g 18%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 35.8mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 123.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Folate: 4.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 165.7mg 17%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 8.3mg 3%

Potassium: 34.1mg 1%

Sodium: 385.9mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 107.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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