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Donna Kelse in a Pillsbury Bake Off® jersey with the Pillsbury Doughboy. Text “Pillsbury Bake-Off™ Sweet vs. Savory”.

The Sweet vs. Savory Final Championship IS ALMOST HERE!

Donna Kelce and the Doughboy are calling on you, America’s best home bakers, to help decide who takes home the $50,000 grand prize and the title of Most Valuable Baker (MVB)! Will Sweet or Savory come out on top?

Start warming up your oven, review the game plan, and huddle with your crew to taste test the final two recipes. It’s your last chance to bake like a fan, cast your vote, and help choose the ultimate game-day champ in the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest.

Voting for the Finals will be open January 25 from 12:00 AM CT to 11:59 PM CT, so preheat those ovens and get your game face (and apron) on!

How the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Showdown Works

The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Sweet vs. Savory Showdown is heating up! Here’s how it all plays out:

  • Sweet Semi-Finals: COMPLETE
  • Sweet Finalist Announced: COMPLETE
  • Savory Semi-Finals: COMPLETE
  • Savory Finalist Announced: COMPLETE
  • Final Championship (Sweet vs. Savory): January 25 (12:00 AM CT – 11:59 PM CT)
  • Champion Announced: January 29

Each round brings us closer to crowning America’s Most Valuable Baker (MVB), with the ultimate fan-favorite baker taking home the $50,000 grand prize.

Fans across the country are judging recipes on 3 key categories: Recipe & Story Connection, Game Day & Crowd Appeal, and Overall Impact & Impression.

Join Donna Kelce and the Doughboy as they rally bakers everywhere to help choose who rises to the top!

No purchase necessary. U.S. residents 21+. One vote per bracket. Public voting determines results. No vote solicitation. See Official Rules

The FINAL Contenders

The 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Showdown is in the home stretch, with only two recipes remaining. The spotlight’s on the Sweet vs. Savory Final Championship, where two fan-favorite game-day recipes will face off to win the ultimate prize: $50,000 plus the title of Most Valuable Baker (MVB).

From candy-sprinkled team treats to (hearty, tangy biscuit pockets to melty, spicy-sweet swirls), these worthy opponents are ready to bring their A-game to game day.

Get your vote in before voting closes for the Final Championship on January 25 at 11:59 PM CT!

BIG WIN COOKIE BARK

A crisp, chocolate-swirled cookie bark that brings major team spirit. Colorful candies and sprinkles let you customize it to match your squad—perfect for tailgates, bake-offs, or any sweet celebration.

STATS:

  • • Prep Time: 20 Min
  • • Total Time: 1 Hr 30 Min
  • • Servings: 12
  • • Ingredients: 6
  • • Pillsbury Product: Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough

SCOUTING REPORT:

A crowd-pleaser known for sweet crunch and vibrant game-day energy. Easy to make, impossible to bench.

Blitz It Beef Bites

With juicy Italian beef, cream cheese, and tangy giardiniera tucked into Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits, these hearty bites will keep everyone in the snacking zone from kickoff to the final play.

STATS:

  • • Prep Time: 20 Min
  • • Total Time: 40 Min
  • • Servings: 8
  • • Ingredients: 7
  • • Pillsbury Product: Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits

SCOUTING REPORT:

Packed with bold Chicago-style flavor and game-day spirit, these savory biscuits are stuffed with beef, melted cheese, and a kick of tangy relish...built to score big.

BAKE + TASTE TEST: ARE YOU TEAM SWEET OR SAVORY?

The Big (Baking) Game is almost here. This weekend, when voting opens and the football games kick off, whip up the final two contenders and host your own Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest taste test.

Invite your squad over to sample both recipes, then take a vote to see who scores the win in your kitchen. Whether you’re tailgating, watching at home, or replaying the highlights, it’s your chance to taste, judge, and decide who deserves to be declared the ultimate champ.

Prepare to make it official and crown your household favorite when national voting opens on January 25. Share your top picks and party moments on social using #PillsburyBakeOff53 and tag @Pillsbury so the Doughboy can join your victory dance!

Rep Your Team Doughboy Style

Check out the new Limited Edition Poppin’ Fresh Game Day Tee! This isn’t just merch, it’s a moment in Doughboy history. Inspired by this year’s football-themed Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest, this tee celebrates the spirit of game day: cozy weekends, big bakes, and even bigger cheers.

Crafted for comfort and made to last, it’s the kind of tee that’ll rep your Doughboy pride all football season long, and for many more to come. Available in Adult and Youth sizes, so every fan in the family can join the fun!

THE DOUGHBOY’S GAME DAY MVPS: SWEET, SAVORY & READY TO SCORE

When it comes to game day, the Doughboy knows what wins the crowd. Game day calls for recipes that feel familiar, comforting, and just a little fun. The Doughboy’s go-to picks are tried-and-true favorites that deliver big flavor, quick prep, and zero distractions from the action. These are the kinds of bakes that always feel right on game day.

53 Seasons. One Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Legacy
53 Seasons. One Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Legacy
Since 1949, the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest has brought America’s best bakers together to celebrate creativity, connection, and a love for homemade joy.