Brazilian Twist n Shout Cheese Bites—Snack for 6
“Brazilian Twist n Shout Cheese Bites are a delightful snack, infusing traditional Brazilian cheese bread with a unique twist. These bite-sized treats offer an irresistible combination of crispy exterior and gooey, cheesy interior. Perfect for any occasion, they bring a taste of Brazil to your table in a fun, snackable form.”
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, water, vegetable oil, and salt
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally with a whisk
- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat
- Immediately add the tapioca flour into the saucepan and stir vigorously with the whisk until all ingredients are well combined and no lumps remain The mixture should be sticky and stretchy
- Allow this mixture to cool for about 10 minutes or until it is safe to handle
- After cooling, add in the eggs one at a time into this mixture, stirring well after each addition until fully incorporated
- Next, add in both grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into this mixture Stir well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and you have a homogeneous dough
- Using your hands or a spoon, shape small portions of this dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter Place these balls onto your prepared baking sheet ensuring they are spaced apart as they will expand during baking
- Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven using your oven mitts Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they puff up and turn lightly golden on top
- Remove from oven using oven mitts and transfer them onto a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1 tsp of ground coffee to the dough mixture
- Replace 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened dark chocolate chips into the dough mixture
- Replace Parmesan cheese with matured sharp cheddar cheese’
🧂 Salty
- Increase the grated Parmesan cheese to 1.5 cups
- Add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- Increase the salt to 3 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tablespoon of lime zest
- Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- Replace milk with buttermilk 1 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of sour cream’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Add 2 finely chopped jalapenos
- Increase the grated Parmesan cheese to 1.5 cups
- Add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1 tsp of hot sauce
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- Replace 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar on top after baking’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- Increase the Parmesan cheese to 1.5 cups
- Add 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
- Include 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes’
🍸 Alcoholic
- Caipirinha: This traditional Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime complements the cheese bites with its refreshing acidity and sweetness
- Chardonnay: The buttery notes of this wine pair well with the rich, cheesy flavors of the dish
- Brazilian Craft Beer (Wheat): The lightness and slight citrus undertones of a Brazilian wheat beer can balance out the heaviness of the cheese bites.
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Passion Fruit Juice: The tartness of the juice balances the richness of the cheese bites
- Brazilian Lemonade: Its sweet and tangy flavor complements the savory cheese bites
- Guaraná Antarctica: This popular Brazilian soda’s fruity flavor provides a refreshing contrast to the dish’
🥓 Keto
- Replace the tapioca flour with 2 cups of almond flour
- Replace the milk with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- Replace the vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of coconut oil
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Replace tapioca flour with 2 cups of chickpea flour
- Replace Parmesan cheese with 1 cup of feta cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup of halloumi cheese
- Replace vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Add 1 tsp of dried oregano
- Add 1 tsp of dried thyme’
🥑 Paleo
- Remove tapioca flour
- Replace with 2 cups of almond flour
- Remove grated Parmesan cheese
- Replace with 1 cup of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
- Remove shredded mozzarella cheese
- Replace with 1/2 cup of cashew cheese
- Remove milk
- Replace with 1 cup of almond milk
- Remove vegetable oil
- Replace with 1/4 cup of coconut oil
🐟 Pescatarian
- The recipe provided is already pescatarian-friendly. No changes are necessary.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese substitute
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese substitute
- Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 2 large eggs with 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons of water
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian-friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Replace 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1 cup nutritional yeast
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup almond meal
- Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup almond milk
- Replace 1/4 cup vegetable oil with 1/4 cup coconut oil’
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup of almond milk
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
- Replace grated Parmesan cheese with grated cheddar cheese’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed. The recipe is already celiac disease friendly as it doesn’t contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace the milk with 1 cup of almond milk
- Replace the vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp
- Replace the Parmesan cheese with 1 cup of grated lactose-free cheese
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded lactose-free mozzarella cheese
🩸 Diabetes
- ‘Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp
- Replace 2 cups tapioca flour with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/4 cup vegetable oil with 1/4 cup olive oil’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe. All ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free and suitable for someone with gluten intolerance.
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace the vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Replace the Parmesan cheese with 1 cup of grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace the vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp
- Replace the Parmesan cheese with 1 cup of grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove 2 tsp salt
- Replace 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1 cup grated low-sodium Parmesan cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded low-sodium mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace the 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1 cup grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Replace the 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace the 1 cup milk with 1 cup almond milk
- Replace the 2 large eggs with 4 egg whites’
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Replace vegetable oil with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the saucepan
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder into the mixture
- Replace 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach to the dough mixture
- Include 1/4 cup of chopped almonds in the dough mixture’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace milk with 1 cup almond milk
- Replace vegetable oil with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp
- Replace Parmesan cheese with 1 cup grated lactose-free cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded lactose-free cheese
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove the Parmesan cheese
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with low-sodium mozzarella cheese
- Decrease the salt to 1 tsp
- Replace the milk with unsweetened almond milk’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1 cup lactose-free Parmesan cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup lactose-free mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup lactose-free milk
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Replace the 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of almond milk
- Replace the 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
- Decrease the vegetable oil to 2 tablespoons
- Decrease the salt to 1 teaspoon
- Replace the Parmesan cheese with 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already pregnancy-friendly as it does not contain any ingredients that are typically advised against during pregnancy such as raw/undercooked meat, raw eggs, unpasteurized dairy, high mercury fish, or excessive caffeine and alcohol.
Beti’s Reflections
During my culinary adventures, I stumbled upon a delightful Brazilian snack that had me doing the Twist n Shout! Yes, you guessed it right – I’m talking about the Brazilian Twist n Shout Cheese Bites. This easy Brazilian snack recipe is a unique take on traditional Brazilian cheese bread, and boy, does it pack a punch!
The Brazilian Twist n Shout Cheese Bites recipe is perfect for serving six people. It’s a gluten-free delight that uses tapioca flour and an irresistible blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. However, if you’re on a dairy-free or low-carb diet, this might not be the best fit for you.
The ingredients in this recipe are simple yet flavorful. Tapioca flour forms the base of these cheese bites, giving them their characteristic chewy texture. The Parmesan and mozzarella cheese bites add a gooey richness that contrasts beautifully with the crispy exterior. The milk, water, vegetable oil, salt, and eggs all work together to create a dough that’s easy to handle and bakes up beautifully.
Making these homemade Brazilian cheese bites is as fun as eating them! Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lining your baking sheet with parchment paper – these oven-baked Brazilian cheese balls can get sticky! In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, water, vegetable oil, and salt until boiling; then whisk in tapioca flour until smooth. After cooling slightly, add eggs one at a time before stirring in both cheeses to form your dough. Shape into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter), bake until golden on top (around 20-25 minutes), then let cool slightly before serving.
So there you have it – an authentic Brazilian Cheese Bites Recipe that’s sure to make your taste buds dance! These cheesy appetizer ideas are perfect for any occasion – from parties to picnics or just when you’re craving some delicious homemade Brazilian cuisine at home! So why wait? Get into your kitchen now and whip up some of these gluten-free Brazilian snacks today!
Remember: good food is all about experimenting and having fun – so don’t be afraid to put your own twist on these Twist n Shout Cheese Bites! Happy cooking from TheKitchen.ai!
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