7 Borderline-Genius Recipes That Came from the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest

Apple Pie Breakfast Bake

Finding a way to turn apple pie into an acceptable breakfast? That definitely qualifies as genius in our books. What’s even more impressive is that it only takes 15 minute to pull this winning recipe together thanks to Pillsbury crusty French loaf.

Finding a way to turn apple pie into an acceptable breakfast? That definitely qualifies as genius in our books. What’s even more impressive is that it only takes 15 minute to pull this winning recipe together thanks to Pillsbury crusty French loaf.

Sweet and Salty Cookie Pie

We tip our hat to this dessert that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if one dessert is good, two-in-one is great. We’re only sad that we didn’t think to put cookies in our pies sooner.

We tip our hat to this dessert that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if one dessert is good, two-in-one is great. We’re only sad that we didn’t think to put cookies in our pies sooner.

Chicken Florentine "Gnocchi"

If you’ve ever made gnocchi from scratch, you’ll appreciate this winnning recipe’s shortcut that’s nothing short of amazing. Who knew Pillsbury crusty French loaf could do that?! But maybe the bigger question is, what will you do now that you do know?

If you’ve ever made gnocchi from scratch, you’ll appreciate this winnning recipe’s shortcut that’s nothing short of amazing. Who knew Pillsbury crusty French loaf could do that?! But maybe the bigger question is, what will you do now that you do know?

Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzels

We filed this under “why didn’t we think of that?!” as soon as we saw it. Not only are they giant soft pretzels made crazy-easy thanks to Pillsbury breadstick dough, they’re giant soft pretzels stuffed with chocolate and peanut butter! That’s a winning concept if we’ve ever seen one.

We filed this under “why didn’t we think of that?!” as soon as we saw it. Not only are they giant soft pretzels made crazy-easy thanks to Pillsbury breadstick dough, they’re giant soft pretzels stuffed with chocolate and peanut butter! That’s a winning concept if we’ve ever seen one.

Salmon Crescent Sushi Rolls

This is one of those ideas that’s so unique you can’t help but be impressed!

This is one of those ideas that’s so unique you can’t help but be impressed!

Chicken and Spinach Biscuit Gyros

There’s no wrong way to make a Pillsbury biscuit; there are however, genius ways to reimagine them as something else. Like, for example, this clever winner from 2013. We’re guessing you’ll never make gyros the same way again!

There’s no wrong way to make a Pillsbury biscuit; there are however, genius ways to reimagine them as something else. Like, for example, this clever winner from 2013. We’re guessing you’ll never make gyros the same way again!

Loaded Potato Pinwheels

This 2013 grand-prize-winning recipe pairs carbs with more carbs for an appetizer that is doubly satisfying. One bite and you’ll agree that rolling mashed potatoes (with a healthy handful of bacon!) into cresecent dough is beyond brilliant.

This 2013 grand-prize-winning recipe pairs carbs with more carbs for an appetizer that is doubly satisfying. One bite and you’ll agree that rolling mashed potatoes (with a healthy handful of bacon!) into cresecent dough is beyond brilliant.