Also called Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Puffs).
To quickly kill your craving for the Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Puffs) with a low-fat, gluten-free, low-carb, super fast, convenient, easy, nutritious, delicious and few ingredients recipe. If you love Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Puffs), but do not want to waste a lot of time preparing and want a version to eat without guilt, you won’t resist that Cheese Pancake!
My kids (and myself) love it. We always do it for breakfast, afternoon snack or dinner as well.
You can eat plain, or you can add whatever you wish.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Tapioca starch
Instructions
- Slightly beat the egg in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Throw in a non-stick (if not, brush a little olive oil) mini skillet, cover and bake on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Flip only when the mixture is no longer liquid and release from the bottom.
- Cover and bake on the other side for about 3 minutes.
- It is ready when golden brown on both sides!
- Couldn’t be Easier, could it? Delight yourself while warm.
Notes
Tip: You can add other ingredients to your cheese Pancakes, such as shredded chicken, turkey breast, ham, shredded beef or even arugula with carrots, oregano or other herbs or more cheese. Or reduce fat by replacing parmesan and cream cheese for 2 tablespoons fat-free cottage cheese.
Nutrition
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