From the top, you can see cheese-dusted golden brown Pão de Queijo with a slight ooze of yellow scrambled egg stuffing peeking out. The vibrant red and green peppers add a great pop of color, scattered across the white plate.

Breakfast Pão de Queijo Stuffed With Pepper Scramble

Name: Breakfast Pão de Queijo Stuffed With Pepper Scramble
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: red and green bell peppers, 2 finely diced; eggs, 4 beaten; tapioca flour, 1 cup; freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup grated; cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated; milk, 1 cup; butter, 1/2 cup; salt, 1 teaspoon; green onions, 3 chopped; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Category Breakfast

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: October 19, 2025

Prepare yourself for an exciting breakfast experience that draws inspiration from the sunny beaches of Brazil, twisted into a less predictable yet delightful dish. The key ingredient we are using is pepper, a native Brazilian ingredient, which adds a pop of color and a hint of spiciness to the dish. Besides its vibrant look, it also packs a punch of nutrition.

Ingredients (for 2)

Red and green bell peppers - 2 - finely diced
Eggs - 4 - beaten
Tapioca flour - 1 cup
Freshly grated parmesan cheese - 1 cup - grated
Cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Milk - 1 cup
Butter - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Green onions - 3 - chopped
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🔛

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🍳🌶️🔥

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced peppers and cook until softened.
Step 3 - 🥚🥄🔥

Mix in the beaten eggs, black pepper, and half of the green onions. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are softly set.
Step 4 - 🥛🧈🥣

In a pot, bring the milk, butter, and salt to a boil. Then remove from heat and stir in tapioca flour and Parmesan until smooth.
Step 5 - 🍽️⏲️🔥

Roll the mixture into small balls, place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake for about 25 minutes until golden and puffed.
Step 6 - 🍴⏲️🧀

Let them cool slightly, cut a small opening, and stuff them with the pepper egg scramble. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake for another 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Step 7 - 🌿🔪🍽️

Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve hot.

Additional

The Pão de Queijo is a traditional Brazilian cheese bread which is naturally gluten-free. The egg scramble stuffing is a creative twist to make it more enjoyable as a breakfast. You could also adapt the recipe to accommodate different fillings such as bacon or mushrooms.