Pão de queijo or Brazilian cheese puff is a small, baked cheese roll or cheese bun, a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. It is a traditional Brazilian recipe, originating in the state of Minas Gerais. Pão de queijo originated from Portuguese colonists like many other Brazilian foods.
COXINHA (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)
Coxinha is a popular street food snack in Brazil and is fun and economical to make. Think of it as savory dough shaped into a drumstick with a creamy chicken filling. It’s then fried to golden, crispy perfection.
They’re easy to eat on the go, they’re a meal unto themselves, they have a unique appearance (simulated drumstick or teardrop), and most importantly, they are deep-fried and delicious!