Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Gluten Free)
A quick one bowl recipe for a gluten free cheesy bread fix!
All you need is a few ingredients to make this fluffy Brazilian cheese bread aka Pao de Queijo. They look like muffins but they remind of very light and fluffy popovers. The texture is crusty on the outside and fluffy cheesy on the inside.
These are best served warm for breakfast, snack or side at dinner. They’re gluten free and so simple to make. If you like easy recipes and cheesy bread, these are for you!
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Brazilian Cheese Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Spray or grease a standard muffin tray with oil. Or skip the step and use a silicone muffin tray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and ricotta cheese until smooth. Mix in the tapioca flour and salt. Lastly fold in the cheeses. Scoop the batter into the muffin tray filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to set in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.
Notes
You can use tapioca flour, corn starch or arrowroot powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg
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Our family loves these! I make with cottage cheese (buzz with eggs w/ immersion blender), and Asiago or aged cheddar instead of mozzarella. I also add a pinch of rosemary & garlic powder. A sprinkle of Tex Mex shredded cheese on top before baking is great too!
Could I use aged cheddar cheese instead of the mozzarella?
Could o used aged cheddar cheese?
I made them today and they were sooo good 😍 Thanks for this amazing recipe!
HI SJ, that’s awesome! Thanks for the kind feedback!
Will the recipe work if I substitute Greek yogurt for the ricotta?
HI Sharon, it could work but i cant say for sure since i havent tried it!
I made them this evening but they were super dense. They rose beautifully and then fell a bit when sitting but they are super gummy. 🤷🏻♀️
Amazing!
Can we try any other type of cheese?
Can we try different flour too?
Have you tired with anything else other then tapioca like corn starch or almond flour?
Hi Leslie, Yes, the cornstarch definitely works here as a substitute. The almond flour i have not tried and therefore cant say it works. I also don’t think it would work here unforutnatly.
This was delicious but it didn’t rise.
Any suggestions?
Hi Sue I’m glad you liked the recipe. That’s odd they didn’t rise.. i’m not sure what it could be///?
I made them and mine were flat and looked like biscuits but were yummy. I wish they had risen though
oh my gosh…. I made 12 instead of 7. That’s why they were flat, I bet!
Delicious! Can I freeze any leftovers and if so, how would you recommend reheating? Thank you!
HI Paula, thanks for trying them out! Yes, you can freeze them!
Finally! This I am so happy that I found this recipe! The cheese bread does taste really similar to the Brazilian one!
So easy too ! Thanks
Awesome! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!! Cheers!
Hi! Would this recipe work in a mini muffin tray? If so, how would i adjust the baking time?
Thank you in advance 🫶🏻
Hi Gen, should work in a mini tray, I would do 17-20 minutes
I make this recipe and I absolutely love it 😊 sooooo yummy and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing I love your recipes.I wish I could upload a picture to share with you and the others.?
Hi Nancy, thank you for supporting the page and website!
I’m hoping to offer the picture attachment soon to the site – fingers crossed!
Hi can I make this with All purpose flour ?
I havent tried it so i cant say for sure, but should work!
Hello.
I did try using cottage cheese because that is what I had and it was still good.
Thanks for this recipe. 9 cheese breads were quickly devoured and 3 were saved for lunch box the next day. I will make 2 dozens next time 🙂
Hello,
Can I use cottage cheese or cream cheese instead?
Thanks,
Irene
Hi Irene, I haven’t tried it but should work with pureed cottage cheese!