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Nutritional Values
180kcal
6gProtein
22gCarbs
8gFat
1gFibre
70 gServing
* Per serving · 70 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
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Pão de Queijo
How to order / say it
Say it
Pão de Queijo — [Pown-deh-KAY-zhoo]
Order
I'd like the pão de queijo, please.
Locally
Eu gostaria de um pão de queijo, por favor.
Say locally
Cheese-filled dough balls made from cassava flour.
Why try it?
Pão de queijo is a testament to Brazil's love of cheese and its inventive use of local ingredients like cassava. It's a favorite breakfast and snack food that highlights Rio's diverse culinary influences, from Indigenous to Portuguese.
How it tastes
The exterior is golden and lightly crisped while the inside is chewy and filled with cheese. With a savory, cheesy flavor, these breadrolls are often enjoyed warm, filling the air with a luscious aroma.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the state of Minas Gerais during the 18th century, pão de queijo evolved from local baking traditions using cassava flour. Over time, it became widespread throughout Brazil, adored for its simplicity and flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 400 g cassava flour
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 100 g Parmesan cheese
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2 Boil milk, butter, and salt.
- 3 Pour over cassava flour, mix, and let cool. Add eggs and cheese, mix until smooth.
- 4 Shape into balls, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
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