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 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 red and green bell peppers finely diced; 4 eggs beaten; 1 cup tapioca flour; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese grated; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 green onions chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Cheesy bread with spicy scrambled pepper and egg

Category Breakfast

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · October 19, 2025

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.