Brazilian Cheese Bread

Enjoy warm-from-the-oven Brazilian cheese bread with a delicately crisp exterior and gooey, cheesy center—perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a side dish.
Brazilian Cheese Bread
If you've ever been to a Brazilian steak house, you'll know how great these taste. Jennifer Segal
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If you’ve ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, you’ve probably tried pão de queijo—those irresistible little cheese breads with a crispy exterior and gooey, chewy center. Their unique texture comes from tapioca flour, which is made from the cassava root and is naturally gluten-free.

Jennifer Segal
Jennifer Segal
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Jennifer is a classically trained chef, Cookbook author, and busy mom. She became interested in cooking in college while studying abroad in France and living with a French family. She is a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine. Visit OnceUponaChef.com.
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