Pan de Bono (Cheese Bread)

Pan de Bono is a Colombian cheese bread that conquers everyone who tries it. This flavorful ball made with yucca, corn flour, Tropical Quesito Colombiano, and Queso Blanco will be the perfect companion for your morning or afternoon coffee. And when it’s fresh out of the oven, it’s irresistible!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup cassava starch
• ¼ cup pre-cooked corn flour or Masarepa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup Tropical Quesito Colombiano, crumbled 
• ½ cup Tropical Queso Blanco, shredded
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup of milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. To create the dough, place the cassava starch, baking powder, salt, both Tropical Cheeses and Masarepa in a food processor. Process until everything is well mixed. Slowly add the egg and then the milk while mixing.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into balls using your hands.
4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve them warm. Enjoy them with coffee!