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.

Pão de Queijo Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil (Bruschetta de Pão de Queijo com Tomate e Manjericão)

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

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Divide the pão de queijo dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into small rounds.
  3. Place the dough rounds in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the topping.
  5. Once the pão de queijo rounds are cooked, remove them from the skillet and top each one with the tomato and basil mixture.
  6. 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