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Your Sweet Finalist Has Been Crowned!

Big Win Cookie Bark!

America has voted, and the Big Win Cookie Bark recipe is heading to the Final Championship on January 25 for a chance to claim the title of Most Valuable Baker (MVB) and take home the $50,000 grand prize!

Next Up: The Savory Semi-Finals

Your votes helped decide who rose to the top in the Sweet round, but the Bake-Off® Showdown isn’t over yet. Now, it’s time to turn up the heat for the Savory Semi-Finals, where two delicious recipes will battle it out for the final spot in the bracket.

From cheesy crescents to bite-sized beefy snacks, these savory contenders are ready to bring their A-game to the kitchen.

Get ready to preheat, taste-test, and cast your vote when Savory voting opens January 17–18!

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.

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!

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: 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), 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 cheer on bakers nationwide to bake like a fan and decide who will rise to the final round!

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

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.

Timeless Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Favorites

Revisit fan-favorite recipes from past Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contests that built a baking legacy.