Crispy Cheese Bread Platter — Pão de Queijo & Sides
Warm, pillowy pão de queijo (cheese bread balls) baked with grated Parmesan until golden, served alongside quick-fried croquettes and kibbes. A viral-worthy shareable board that looks restaurant-quality but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat milk in a small pot until steaming, then pour over tapioca starch in a bowl.
Step 2
Stir until smooth, then fold in grated cheddar and egg until fully combined. Let rest 2 minutes.
Step 3
Scoop batter into 12 walnut-sized balls on a greased sheet pan. Sprinkle Parmesan over each one.
Step 4
Bake pão de queijo 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Step 5
While they bake, heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry croquettes 2–3 minutes per side until golden; drain on paper towels.
Step 6
Fry kibes 2 minutes per side until crispy. Arrange pão de queijo, croquettes, and kibes on a board and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- sheet pan
- small pot
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet or heavy pot
- thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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