Pão de Queijo Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil (Bruschetta de Pão de Queijo com Tomate e Manjericão)
Bruschetta de Pão de Queijo com Tomate e Manjericão is a delightful Brazilian twist on the classic Italian appetizer. This recipe combines the cheesy goodness of pão de queijo with the fresh flavors of tomato and basil, creating a perfect harmony of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pão de queijo dough
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Divide the pão de queijo dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into small rounds.
- Place the dough rounds in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the topping.
- Once the pão de queijo rounds are cooked, remove them from the skillet and top each one with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 7g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Non-stick skillet Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bruschetta de Pão de Queijo com Tomate e Manjericão as an appetizer for a Brazilian-themed dinner or as a tasty snack for any occasion.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle balsamic glaze over the bruschetta before serving.
Cost
$8