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Donna Kelce and the Pillsbury Doughboy Reveal the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Finalists Battling for Best Game Day Spread
MINNEAPOLIS, January 07, 2026--The Pillsbury Doughboy and America’s favorite football mom Donna Kelce have huddled to reveal the four final contenders in the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest competing for $50,000 and bragging rights for their game day dishes.
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