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25 Minute Cheese Bread

Golden, pan-cooked cheese bread topped with melted cheese and herbs, sliced into wedges and served on a wooden board.
25-Minute Cheese Bread – no oven, no fuss, just melty, golden perfection in every bite.

25-Minute Cheese Bread (No Oven Needed!)

Crispy Outside, Chewy Inside, and Full of Melty Cheese—All Made Right on the Stove!

No oven? No problem. This easy cheese bread is golden, cheesy, and has that signature chewy pull thanks to tapioca or cornstarch. Inspired by Brazilian-style pão de queijo, these stovetop beauties come together in one bowl and cook up perfectly in a nonstick pan. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish!

What You’ll Need (Makes About 10–12 Small Breads):

  • 1 egg
  • A pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups corn starch or tapioca flour
  • 1 cup grated cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, or a mix!)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Optional: More cheese for topping, herbs for flavor (like oregano or parsley)

Ready to make cheesy magic—without an oven? Let’s go! Or tap (>) to skip to the fast track. Don’t forget to SHARE your golden cheese bread wins with your snack-loving crew!

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