Paraguayan Cheese Bread With Chorizo (chipa Pirú)

Paraguayan Cheese Bread with Chorizo, also known as Chipa Pirú, is a delicious traditional dish from Paraguay. This savory bread is made with cheese and chorizo, giving it a rich and flavorful taste that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Paraguayan Cheese Bread With Chorizo (chipa Pirú)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup diced chorizo
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the tapioca flour, cheese, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the diced chorizo to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  4. Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese bread is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Bowl Measuring cups and spoons Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Paraguayan Cheese Bread with Chorizo warm with a cup of yerba mate tea for an authentic Paraguayan experience.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, you can use hot chorizo instead of regular chorizo.

Cost

$10