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ELOTE CORN-A-RONI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN 2023 CHEESE & MAC RECIPE CHALLENGE

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Chef Mary Grace Moss takes home the Grand Prize Distinction for her Elote Corn-a-Roni recipe

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Elote Corn-a-Roni

With south-of-the-border flare, this cheese and mac dish includes fire-roasted Mexican street corn, crispy bacon, cilantro, lime and Real California Hispanic-style cheeses and crema.

CA Cheeses Used:
Queso Fresco, Cotija, Crema Mexicana

Mary Grace Moss
Island View Casino
Gulfport, Miss.
Grand
Prize Winner

Autumn Cheese & Mac Swirls

Savory pasta roll-ups made with five Real California cheeses. Each roll is filled with bacon, butternut squash and fried sage, and topped with crunchy garlic, cheesy breadcrumbs.


CA Cheeses Used:
Sharp Cheddar, Gouda, Mascarpone, Dry Jack

Lauren Katz
The Difference Baker
Ashburn, VA

Birria Cheese & Mac

Flavorful shredded beef birria is combined with creamy cheese and mac featuring birria stock, Real California Monterey Jack, Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses, lime and green onions.


CA Cheeses Used:
Oaxaca, Cotija, Monterey Jack

Zoe Adelstein
The Undiscovered Taste, LLC.
Providence, RI

Buffalo Chicken
Cheese & Mac

Cheese and mac with Real California sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, grilled chicken, spicy buffalo sauce and scallions, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and a drizzle of ranch.


CA Cheeses Used:
Cheddar, Monterey Jack

Eyoiel Adeda
Homeroom Restaurant
Oakland, CA

Freak A Leek
Shells & Cheese

Potato leek soup is the base for this creamy cheese and mac that features five classic Real California cheeses, large-shelled pasta, and a crispy panko and cheese crust.


CA Cheeses Used:
Dry Jack, Monterey Jack, Romanello Dolce, Jalapeno Cheddar, Habanero Dry Jack, Toma

Blair Campbell
Hillsboro Pub
Hillsboro, WV

Jerk Soul Egg Roll

This handheld take includes jerk chicken breast, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens and cheese and mac featuring Real California sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses in a crisp, fried egg roll wrapper.


CA Cheeses Used:
Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella

Elizabeth Williams
PhatHeadz Foodie
Newark, NJ
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