BRAZILIAN CHEESE PUFFS (PAO DE QUEIJO)

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This savory little snack is a perfect appetizer or party food. I'm borrowing this recipe from my Brazilian friend Crislei who is so kind enough to share this foolproof recipe.

Provided by Mama & her Girls

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup tapioca starch
1 egg
⅓ cup plain yogurt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine the canola oil, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the tapioca starch in a metal bowl; pour the oil and water mixture over the tapioca; mix thoroughly. Beat in the egg. Stir in the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Pour the mixture into mini-muffin tins.
  • Place on middle rack of the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until slightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 427.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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