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Voting is Live for the Savory Semi-Finals!

Voting Details

Let’s go! The Savory Semi-Finals are live, and it’s your turn to call the play. Cast your vote to send your favorite savory snack to the Sweet vs. Savory Finals—one step closer to the $50,000 grand prize and title of Most Valuable Baker (MVB).

  • • Voting period: January 17–18, 2026 (closes at 11:59 PM CT)
  • • One vote per person per bracket. Every fan has a say in the lineup!
  • • Results announced January 20! Come back to see which savory recipe locks in the win.

The Savory Contenders

The 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Showdown is officially heating up! Now the spotlight’s on the Savory Semi-Finals, where two savory snacks will go dough-to-dough for a ticket to the Finals and a shot at the $50,000 grand prize.


From hearty, tangy biscuit pockets to melty, spicy-sweet swirls, these savory contenders are ready to bring their A-game to game day.


Get your vote in before voting closes for the Savory Semi-Finals on January 18 at 11:59 PM CT!

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.

Tailgate Pimiento Swirls

This Southern-inspired crescent appetizer is guaranteed to score every time. Made with creamy pimiento cheese, melty cheddar, spicy-sweet pepper jelly, and crumbled bacon, these swirls will have the whole crowd cheering.

STATS:

  • • Prep Time: 15 Min
  • • Total Time: 35 Min
  • • Servings: 12
  • • Ingredients: 6
  • • Pillsbury Product: Original Crescent Dough Sheet

SCOUTING REPORT:

A flaky, peppery twist on a Southern favorite, equal parts comfort food and crowd-pleaser—ready for any tailgate showdown.

How The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Showdown Works

The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Sweet vs. Savory Showdown is heating up! Here’s the full game plan:

  • Sweet Semi-Finals: COMPLETE
  • Sweet Finalist Announced: COMPLETE
  • Savory Semi-Finals: January 17 (12:00 AM CT) – January 18 (11:59 PM CT)
  • Savory Finalist Announced: January 20
  • 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)—the fan-favorite home baker taking home $50,000.

Fans nationwide will judge recipes based 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. Preheat those ovens and get your game face (and apron) on, and 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

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!

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.