Cheese bread with nut topping

Cheese bread with nut topping recipe videos

Cheese bread (Pão de Queijo) is a beloved Brazilian snack made primarily with tapioca flour and cheese, creating a chewy, gluten-free treat. This variation adds a crunchy nut topping, often using crushed cashews or Brazil nuts, for extra texture and flavor. It originated in the state of Minas Gerais and is now enjoyed throughout Brazil and internationally.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the tapioca flour and fat from the cheese and nuts, providing a good source of energy. It offers calcium and protein from the cheese, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per small roll.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Vitamin A	40 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Zinc	0.6 mg

Per 1 roll (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pão de Queijo is unique for being naturally gluten-free due to its use of tapioca starch, a traditional ingredient in Brazilian cuisine. The addition of nuts not only enhances the flavor but also boosts its nutritional profile with healthy fats and minerals.