20-Min Pão de Queijo Cheese Bread Balls
Crispy-outside, chewy-inside cheese bread balls that come together in one bowl and bake in 15 minutes. Pure Brazilian comfort — no yeast, no wait.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil it.
Step 2
Combine milk, eggs, and olive oil in a bowl, then whisk until smooth.
Step 3
Add tapioca starch, cheese, and salt to the wet mix, stirring until a thick dough forms.
Step 4
Scoop dough into golf-ball-sized portions and arrange on the sheet pan.
Step 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed, centers should still be slightly soft.
Step 6
Serve warm. They're best eaten fresh, straight from the oven.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (9x13 or larger)
- parchment paper or oil
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- spoon or ice-cream scoop
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