Golden Brazilian Cheese Bites
Golden Brazilian Cheese Bites, also known as Croquettes de Queijo, are a delightful snack popular throughout Brazil. These cheesy, crispy bites are perfect for any time of day. They are baked to perfection and best enjoyed with a side of spicy chili salsa, making them an irresistible treat for cheese lovers and snack enthusiasts alike.
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Servings
200
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
2 ounces (cubed)
flour
2/3 cup (sifted)
egg yolk
1 (separated)
breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (fine)
parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (grated)
salt and pepper
as needed (to taste)
water
1 tablespoon (as needed)
egg white
1 (lightly beaten)
chili salsa
for serving
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly brushing with olive oil.
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2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed butter and flour. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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3. Add the egg yolk, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the flour mixture. Gradually add water until the mixture comes together to form a smooth dough. If needed, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, to ensure the ingredients bind.
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4. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a golf-ball-sized ball.
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5. Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl. Dip each cheese ball into the egg white, ensuring it is fully coated.
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6. Place the coated cheese balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
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7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the croquettes are golden brown and crispy.
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8. Carefully flip each croquette and bake for an additional 5 minutes until both sides are evenly browned.
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9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
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10. Serve warm with a generous side of spicy chili salsa for dipping.
Nutrition Information
13.8g
Fat
13.8g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
0.75g
Fiber
185mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Golden Brazilian Cheese Bites?
Golden Brazilian Cheese Bites, also known as Croquettes de Queijo, are a popular Brazilian snack that is cheesy, crispy, and baked to perfection.
What is another name for this recipe?
This recipe is also known as Croquettes de Queijo.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do I prepare the baking sheet?
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush it with olive oil.
What are the main ingredients for the dough?
The dough consists of butter, flour, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and water.
How do I incorporate the butter into the flour?
Use your fingertips to rub the cubed butter into the sifted flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
What type of cheese is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese or any hard cheese.
How much water should I add to the mixture?
Start with 1 tablespoon of water and add more gradually as needed until the ingredients bind into a smooth dough.
What size should the cheese bites be?
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a golf-ball-sized ball.
How is the egg white used?
Lightly beat the egg white and dip each cheese ball into it to ensure they are fully coated before baking.
How long do the bites need to bake?
Bake them initially for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
Do I need to flip the croquettes?
Yes, carefully flip each croquette and bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure even browning on both sides.
What should I serve with Golden Brazilian Cheese Bites?
They are best enjoyed with a generous side of spicy chili salsa for dipping.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the fat content of this snack?
There are 13.8 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 13.8 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in these cheese bites?
There are 7.5 grams of protein per serving.
What is the sodium content?
There is 185mg of sodium in each serving.
How much fiber do these contain?
There is 0.75 grams of fiber per serving.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 9 ingredients in total, including items for serving.
What type of flour should I use?
The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sifted flour.
Should the egg yolk be separated?
Yes, you will need one egg yolk separated from the white for the dough.
What type of breadcrumbs are best?
Fine breadcrumbs are recommended for the dough mixture.
How should I cool the bites?
Let them cool slightly on a wire rack after removing them from the oven.
Are these cheese bites fried?
No, these are baked in the oven, making them a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks.
Is this recipe suitable for parties?
Yes, they are considered excellent party food and savory appetizers.
What is the texture of the bites?
They are designed to be cheesy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Can I use a different type of salsa?
While spicy chili salsa is recommended, you can use any dip of your choice.
How many grams of sugar are in the recipe?
The sugar content is negligible or not specified for this savory recipe.
What is the origin of this snack?
This is a traditional Brazilian-inspired savory snack.