Smoked Mozzarella Pāo de Queijo
César Pérez
Photo by Food52
- Serves
- 12
- Prep Time
- 5 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
Pāo de Queijo, Portuguese for cheese bread, are small chewy bites popular in Brazil and throughout South America. A quick blitz in the blender and a short bake at high heat yields a golden and airy bite that pairs perfectly with coffee or hot chocolate. Smoked mozzarella adds a lot of depth, but any melty cheese would work beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup smoked mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
- 3 cup tapioca flour
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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Directions
- Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 12-cup popover tin with cooking spray.
- Step 2
In a blender, combine olive oil, milk, eggs, smoked mozzarella, Parmesan, tapioca flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Step 3
Pour the batter into the prepared popover tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Step 4
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pão de queijo are puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. Pão de queijo are best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the oven.