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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)
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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

8 ingredients 10 min + 30 min 24 puffs openrecipes
Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

492
Calories
40g
Protein
33g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

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