Brazilian Cheese Bread & Fried Egg Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup tapioca starch (polvilho doce), key ingredient for authentic pão de queijo texture
• 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese, finely grated, adds depth beyond standard pão de queijo
• 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed slightly
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, Brazilian palm oil optional but traditional
• 6 whole large eggs, 2 for bread dough, 4 for frying
• 4 strips bacon strips, breakfast bacon only
• 2 cups fresh arugula, peppery greens for contrast
• 1 whole lime, for dressing
• 3/4 tsp sea salt, Brazilian sea salt preferred
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp scallions, sliced, fresh garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Heat milk and 2 tbsp olive oil together until steaming. Pour over tapioca starch in a bowl and stir until combined. Cool 2 minutes, then beat in 2 eggs one at a time, followed by grated Gruyère and 1/2 tsp salt until fully incorporated.