Brazilian Cheese Bread
Simple ingredients and a blender are all you need to make Brazil’s beloved cheese bread at home.
Foto: Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch; see note)
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella (or Cheddar) cheese
- Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a blender, combine the eggs, oil, and milk. Blend for about 5 seconds to combine. Add the tapioca flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella (or Cheddar) cheese, salt, and baking powder. Blend for another 5 seconds to combine, then scrape down the sides of the jar and blend very briefly again. Avoid over-blending to prevent incorporating too much air, which can make the batter difficult to pour.
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Pour the batter into the muffin wells, filling them about three-quarters full.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. The cheese breads may fall slightly in the center, either in the oven or as they cool; that’s normal.
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Remove the cheese breads from the muffin pan and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 2 large | - | - |
| vegetable oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| milk | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| tapioca flour | 1 cup | - | - |
| grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| shredded Mozzarella | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt | - | - | - |
| baking powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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