Keto "Pao de queijo" (Brazilian Cheese puffs)

Nothing beats freshly baked Keto bread rolls, especially if they’re filled with melting cheese. These Keto pao de queijo are traditional Brazilian cheese puffs that are hard to resist. They are soft, cheesy, and worth every calorie. You can indulge in these Keto-friendly cheese puffs as a snack or a side dish to your main meal.

Is authentic pao de queijo Keto-friendly?

This Brazilian bread is usually made using tapioca flour, which is very high in carbs. To adapt this recipe to a Keto diet, we are using almond flour, which has a low carb content.

What is the best cheese to use in this recipe?

The type of cheese you use in this recipe makes a huge difference. The majority of the cheese used must be one that melts, like mozzarella cheese. Along with the melty cheese, you can incorporate other cheeses like feta cheese, blue cheese, or goat cheese for a richer flavor.

How to store these Keto cheese puffs?

These Keto bread rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. In case you couldn’t finish the whole batch in one sitting, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can reheat them in the oven for a couple of minutes to freshen them up.

Can you freeze these low-carb balls?

A great thing about these Keto cheese balls is that they are freezer-friendly. Place the dough balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 2-3 hours until they are hard. Then, place them in a ziplock bag or an airtight container. These dough balls can stay in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, bake them for 25-30 minutes.

Net Carbs

1.6 g
Fiber

1 g
Total Carbs

2.6 g
Protein

7.8 g
Fats

10.6 g

134 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

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Mozzarella cheese, whole milk

1 cup, shredded
Raw egg

2 medium
Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)

0.5 cup, grated
Almond flour

1 cup
Baking powder

2 tsp
Salt

0.5 tsp
Blue Cheese

0.5 cup, crumbled, not packed

Step 1

Add the mozzarella cheese to a bowl. Heat it in the microwave in 20-second intervals. Whisk to make sure that all the cheese has melted.
Step 2

To a large bowl, add the eggs and whisk them. Quickly add the melted mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and crumbled blue cheese. Combine all the ingredients using a spatula.
Step 3

Shape the dough into a rough ball, and smoothe it with the back of a spatula. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Transfer the dough to the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Step 4

Preheat your oven to 180 Cº/ 350 F. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll them into balls, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve immediately.