Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo) Recipe

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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.93 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.16g 5%
Cholesterol 9.52mg 3%
Sodium 150.74mg 6%
Potassium 12.87mg 0%
Total Carbs 9.24g 3%
Sugars 0.21g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 1.88g 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 51.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 297.84 Kcal (1247 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.9g 5%
Cholesterol 38.86mg 3%
Sodium 615.57mg 6%
Potassium 52.56mg 0%
Total Carbs 37.72g 3%
Sugars 0.87g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 0%
Protein 7.7g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 208.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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