Pão na Chapa

Experience a taste of São Paulo with this quick and delightful "Pão na Chapa," perfectly marrying Brazilian cream cheese and crispy mozzarella on freshly grilled bread. Ideal for a flavorful and satisfying snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

🥖 1 Brazilian bread roll, Pão francês
🥄 2 generous spoonfuls of Brazilian cream cheese, Catupiry or similar
🧀 4 slices of mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1- Prepare Bread:

• Slice the Brazilian bread roll lengthwise down the middle to create two open halves.
• Spread a layer of requeijão on the insides of both halves using a spoon.

2- Add Cheese:

• Place two slices of mozzarella cheese on each half of the bread.
• Fold slices if necessary to fit.

3- Grill Bread:

• Preheat a non-stick frying pan over high heat.
• Ensure the pan is hot enough to melt the cheese properly.

4- Cook:

• Place the bread halves cheese-side down into the pan.
• Allow the cheese to cook until it becomes golden brown and crispy.

5- Finish:

• Turn off the heat once the cheese is crispy and golden brown.
• Transfer the bread halves onto a cutting board.

6- Serve:

• Cut each bread half into two, resulting in a total of four pieces.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 280 (approximate)
Proteins: 10g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Equipment:

• 🪵 Wooden cutting board
• 🔪 Serrated bread knife
• 🥄 Metal spoon
• 🍳 Non-stick frying pan
• 🍽️ Atlas gas stove

Cooking Tips

• Always use a non-stick frying pan to prevent the cheese from sticking and to create that irresistible crispy layer.
• Be generous when spreading the requeijão to ensure a creamy and rich taste.

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Pão na Chapa