A quick and easy Brazilian cheese bread recipe made in a frying pan instead of the traditional oven-baked method. This recipe combines tapioca flour with parmesan and mozzarella cheese to create a delicious, gluten-free bread that’s crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this simplified version takes only 16 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an accessible way to enjoy this Brazilian favorite at home.
Overview
- Preparation Time: 8 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients Table
| Ingredient | Grams | Baker’s Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Egg (large) | 57g | 100.0% |
| Tapioca | 60g | 105.3% |
| Parmesan Cheese | 30g | 52.6% |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 30g | 52.6% |
| Salt | 3g | 5.3% |
| Total Weight: | 180g |
The Recipe in One Picture
Ingredients with quantities down the left, operations merged across the rows they consume. Read a row rightwards to see where that ingredient ends up; read a cell downwards to see everything that goes into it.
One bowl, then the skillet. Extra cheese is a filling, not part of the batter, so it sits under the grid instead of in the mix.
| Non-stick skillet over medium heat | |||
| 57g egg (1 large) | mix to a smooth batter | pour in · cook until the bottom sets and releases | flip · cook until golden |
| 60g tapioca flour | |||
| 30g Parmesan, grated | |||
| 30g mozzarella, grated | |||
| 3g salt | |||
| Optional filling: more mozzarella or light cream cheese, cover until it melts, then fold in half like a pastel | |||
| Or fold it plain and serve | |||
Method:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a skillet. Cook until the bottom is set and releases easily, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Add more mozzarella cheese or other fillings as desired.
- Cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
- Add salt to taste.
- Optionally, use light cream cheese for a lower-calorie version.
- Fold the cheese bread in half, like a pastel, and serve.
Technical Notes:
- For best results, use a non-stick skillet.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the heat and skillet type.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For variation, experiment with different cheeses or add herbs and spices to the batter.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
Recipe Meta
- Tags: Cheese Bread, Tapioca, Skillet, Brazilian, Breakfast, Snack
- Source: Natalia Nunes
- Date Added: 2023-11-27
Please Note:
- The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and types.
- Baker’s percentages are calculated relative to the egg weight (57g), which is set at 100%.