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The Savory Showdown is Almost Here!

We’re one step closer to crowning America’s Most Valuable Baker (MVB)! 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.

We’re heading into the second semifinal showdown of the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest: two top savory recipes, one ticket to the final round. Fire up your oven, pull out your watch party playbook, and huddle with your game day crew as they taste, test, and pick their MVP savory snack to move on to the Sweet vs. Savory Finals.

Voting for Savory starts January 17 and ends January 18 at 11:59 PM CT, so preheat those ovens and get your game face (and apron) on!

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

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.

Make + Taste Test: Who’s Your Savory Finalist?

Your kitchen’s in pre-game warmup. This weekend, when voting opens and the football games kick off, whip up both Savory Final 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 move on to the Sweet vs. Savory Finals.

Prepare to make it official and crown your household favorite when national voting opens January 17–18. Share your 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!

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.