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Home > Brazilian Recipes > Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls

January 18, 2016 by Denise Browning 22 Comments

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As my fond memories of Brazil grow, so does my appetite for all Brazilian snacks and treats. Brazilian cheese rolls happen to be a real favorite of mine. The last time I passed through Rio, I had some filled with cheese — as well as other types of fillings.  As nostalgia was calling me homeward through food, I found myself preparing these naturally gluten-free  Cheddar filled Brazilian cheese rolls (pão de queijo recheado com cheddar) —which pairs so great with coffee.  How about some cheese rolls?

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pão de Queijo recheado com Cheddar)

Made from basic ingredients such as milk, cheese, vegetable oil, salt, eggs…

Eggs and yolk by Denise Browning -- www.frombraziltoyou.org

… and tapioca flour…

tapioca-flour

… this small baked good is easy and quick to prepare and delivers flavor with every single bite. The best part?  You don’t have to be a great cook to come away like a hero. Mixing the ingredients, cubing the cheese to fill small portions of dough, and then baking is ALL that you have to do.  Pure enjoyment will fill both your mouth and soul!

Cutting cheese and filling Brazilian cheese rolls...

In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, pão de queijo has been around since the eighteenth century, but its popularity spread to other regions of the country after the 1950’s. I would say that it is one of the most popular snacks in my home country.  It is relatively inexpensive, and often sold on the streets, in snack bars, cafes, airports, bakeries, Brazilian steakhouses, and supermarkets.

And that’s not all! These Cheddar filled Brazilian cheese rolls make a great snack, breakfast, and small party bites. Is there a televised sports event coming up?  Surprise your crowd with these comforting bites and you’ll score major points.

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pão de Queijo recheado com Cheddar)

But if you thought all the commotion about pao de queijo is just limited to Brazil, you’d be dead wrong. Pão de queijo is beloved in several other South American countries and even in Japan, where it is usually made with rice flour instead of tapioca flour.

It is also becoming more and more popular in the USA now through the influence of Brazilian steakhouses (churrascarias). And this is one of those recipes that my American friends have most inquired about. But you know what?  You won’t find them filled with cheese at any churrascaria.

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pão de Queijo recheado com Cheddar)

Believe me, if you enjoy the ones served at Brazilian steakhouses here in the US, you will be totally crazy for our Cheddar filled Brazilian cheese rolls… after all,  they contain the best of two countries: American cheddar on the inside and an exquisite Brazilian dough on the outside. 😉

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls

So grab your cup of coffee and enjoy our finger-licking rolls.

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls (pão de queijo recheado com cheddar)

 

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Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls

Cheddar filled Brazilian cheese rolls are naturally gluten-free and can be served for breakfast or as a snack or small party bites.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 15
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tapioca flour 250 g
  • 1/2 cup whole milk 120 ml
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil use extra to grease hands
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3.5 oz queso fresco crumbled, about 100 g
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme optional (if using dried herbs, cut amount in half)
  • 15 cubes medium or sharp Cheddar cheese for the filling 1/3 to 1/2-inch

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven at 350° F (180° C).
  2. Place the tapioca flour in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, mix the milk, oil, and salt together and bring to a boil. Pour hot liquid mixture into the reserved bowl of flour, stirring well with a wooden spoon. Mix in the egg, and then add the crumbled queso fresco and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle the thyme if desired. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes or until homogeneous.
  4. Lightly grease your hands with vegetable oil. Using a tablespoon as measurement, make balls of dough and open an indentation in the center to fill in with a cube of cheddar. Close the dough around the cheese cube, seal tightly, and shape into a round ball, making sure there aren't any gaps where the cheese is exposed.
  5. Place the rolls on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until they begin to lightly brown. Serve while warm accompanied by coffee, guaraná soda, caipirinha, or other beverage of your choice.

Recipe Notes

Minas cheese is used to make Brazilian cheese rolls in Brazil. Because it isn't easily available in the US, I suggested the Mexican queso fresco be used in this recipe since it is the most similar to Minas cheese.

 

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  1. Adina

    January 29, 2016 at 3:25 am

    So delicious, I have heard of the Brazilian cheese rolls before but never made them myself. I cannot buy tapioca flour around here though (well maybe on the Internet), could I make them with normal flour?

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      January 29, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Hi, Adina!
      Thank you! I have never made them with all-purpose flour so I’d not know how they would turn out. But I heard they are made with rice flour instead in Japan. I don’t know which country do you live in but we can get obtain tapioca flour at Whole Foods under the brand Bob’s Red Mill, several Asian markets also carry it but under different brands, or online at Amazon.com:

      Please, google in your area to check where tapioca flour would be available.

      Reply
  2. Debora

    January 29, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Hello. These look amazing!!!! Sera que da pra usar mozzarella invez de cheddar?

    Amo as receitas!!! Bjs

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      February 4, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Debora: Muito obrigada!
      Sim, voce podera usar cubinhos de mozzarella ao inves de cheddar. Bom apetite!

      Reply
  3. Anna Jekabsone

    February 10, 2016 at 4:21 am

    Dear Denise,

    I would really like to try these as party snacks. Any thoughts what could substitute the queso fresco? I’m afraid I won’t find it at our local markets/grocery shops 🙁

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      February 10, 2016 at 7:43 am

      Hi, Anna! No worries! Parmesan cheese can be used instead. In this case, skip the salt because the Parm cheese already contains a lot of salt. If you freeze the rolls for about 30-60 minutes before baking them, it will also help to soften the dough — and the filling will stay most inside. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Janis

    July 24, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Oie Denise, para matar as saudades de casa, fui fazer esta receita. Minha massa não ficou nenhum pouco modelavel como a sua 🙁
    Ficou grudenta, como uma cola. Modelei usando duas colheres…Vamos ver,o que será que aconteceu?

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      July 24, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Ola, Janis!!! A temperatura da estacao pode alterar as medidas da receita, requerendo mais ou menos polvilho doce. Eh por isso que escrevi na receita para colocar mais polvilho se necessario, de modo a obter uma massa firme o suficiente para enrolar as bolinhas de pao de queijo. Espero que isso ajude! Um abraco.

      Reply
  5. 2pots2cook

    July 31, 2017 at 10:20 am

    So beautiful ! Never tried before : one more reason to do ! Thank you so much !

    Reply
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