Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls
Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls bake up with crisp, golden exteriors that give way to a tender, chewy center. Parmesan adds a salty, nutty richness while yogurt keeps the crumb moist and tangy, making each bite light yet satisfying. Serve warm as a snack, party appetizer, or alongside soups and salads when you want something comfortingly cheesy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Add the tapioca flour to a medium bowl.
- 2
Combine the water, oil, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the hot oil mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is combined. Let it cool slightly. Fold the egg, yogurt, and Parmesan cheese into the batter.
- 3
Lightly oil your hands and shape the batter into 12 balls; place them on a nonstick baking sheet.
- 4
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 274.33 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.22 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 35.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.5 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 47.21 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 139.38 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 128.99 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 67.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls is a Brazilian appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Oil, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Plain Yogurt. Each serving provides about 274.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Oil, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Plain Yogurt, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 274.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls healthy?
- Brazilian Crunchy Cheese Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 274.33 calories and 5.22 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 139.38 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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