Brazilian Cheese Bread Sandwich with Mortadella and Herb Aioli
A savory indulgence packed with South American flair
Dive into the delicious fusion of Brazilian cheese bread and Italian mortadella, all complemented by a zesty herb aioli—the perfect treat to spice up your sandwich game.
- 1 h 15 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
For the Herb Aioli
For the Sandwich
Preparation
Making the Brazilian Cheese Bread
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
Heat Milk Mixture
In a saucepan, heat milk, oil, and salt over medium heat until it just bubbles.
Handle the hot tapioca mixture with care to avoid burns.
Incorporate Flour
Remove from heat and slowly mix in the tapioca flour, stirring well.
Preparing the Herb Aioli
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and basil.
Season
Mix until well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Chill your aioli overnight for a more intense herb flavor.
Cooking Process
Mixing & Rolling
Combine the tapioca mixture with the beaten egg and cheese; roll into balls after kneading.
Baking
Place dough balls in the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Assembly
Once cooled, slice the cheese bread and layer with aioli, mortadella, tomato, and lettuce.
Plating & Serving
Brazilian Cheese Bread Sandwich with Mortadella and Herb Aioli
Brazilian Cheese Bread Sandwich with Mortadella and Herb Aioli
Assemble Sandwiches
Slice each cheese bread in half, spread herb aioli, layer with mortadella, lettuce, and tomato, then reassemble.