Gluten Free Cheese Puffs

This recipe was passed on to my daughter from her classmate who is a Celiac. Her whole family of 5, except for one child, are Celiacs. This has been a regular staple in their household for a few years now. The classmate often brings these in her lunch too, and makes tiny little sandwiches with meats and cheeses she brings. They almost remind me of the biscuits that Red Lobster restaurants serve. They are most definitely satisfying!

Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pao de Queijo)

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet manioc starch or 2 cups sour manioc starch (use your favorite gluten free flour mix- ours contains a combination of potato flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, etc)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, or 1cup of mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Bring the milk, salt, and margarine to a boil.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Slowly add manioc starch, stirring constantly until thoroughly mixed.
5. Add the cheese and eggs.
6. Knead until smooth.
7. Form into balls approximately 2-inches in diameter and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake until golden brown. (they don't take very long, so keep an eye on them) 
10. Eat while hot.
11. Enjoy!

Makes 20 cheese puffs.