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The Easiest Cheese Bread Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Don’t make this cheese bread if you don’t want to get addicted! With just a few ingredients including shredded cheese, you’ll get a golden, crusty loaf that’s soft, cheesy, and full of flavor in every bite. Great for family meals, potlucks, gatherings, meal prep, or on-the-go snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 18 servings
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups yuca flour also known as tapioca starch
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese or queso fresco, finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup water or milk, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F and grease a muffin pan.
  • Add yuca flour, cheese, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Blend to combine.
  • Add butter and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
  • Add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, while mixing. Continue until you achieve a dough thin enough for the machine to blend smooth. I add at least ½ cup of liquid and may add up to a whole cup, usually depending on how soft or dry the cheese is.
  • Use a spoon to fill each muffin well ¾ full of dough. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Notes

  • Rest the dough for at least 10 to 15 minutes before baking to help hydrate the yuca flour and improve its texture.
  • Yuca flour tends to be a bit sticky so use butter, oil, or nonstick spray to grease your pan.
  • Instead of using a muffin tin, you can also bake this in a 9x13 inch baking dish with additional baking time.
  • Let the bread cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into it to help  the cheese set slightly and prevent a gooey mess.
  • Add herbs, spices, or finely chopped meat and veggies for extra flavor and texture.
  • This bread is at its best fresh out of the oven when the cheese is melty and the crust is slightly crisp!
Serve: Serve warm alongside a cozy bowl of soup for a cozy meal. Pair with bacon, fluffy eggs, a creamy quiche, or add to a charcuterie board for brunch. Enjoy as a snack with your favorite dip or sauce.
Store: These are best eaten fresh but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350 F oven or over medium heat in a skillet until warm if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 356IUCalcium: 146mgIron: 1mg
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