Chipa, Pan de Queso & Other Argentinian Cheese Breads
While Argentina is globally famous for beef and wine, its cheese breads are an unsung treasure. One bite into a warm, cheesy chipa or fluffy pan de queso and you’ll understand why these gluten-free delights are beloved across northern Argentina, especially in the provinces bordering Paraguay and Brazil. Credits to Noshing with the nolands In this guide, we’ll dive into everything about Argentinian cheese breads —from history and traditional recipes to where to find the best versions and how they’re woven into daily life. What Is Chipa? Chipa is a small, round, gluten-free cheese bread: • Made with cassava (yuca) flour. • Loaded with Paraguayan cheese or local mozzarella. • Crisp outside, chewy and cheesy inside. Chipa is especially popular in northeastern Argentina (Corrientes and Misiones provinces) and is often eaten for breakfast or afternoon merienda (snack). What Is Pan de Queso? Cousin to Chipa Pan de queso is very similar to chipa: • Also ma...
