Winning Entry Melts Judges Hearts in Fair Velveeta Contest
August 16, 2011
One of the great American kitchen icons served as the key ingredient in the Kraft Kreations with Velveeta competition, judged Friday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Kyle Barton of West Des Moines won First Place Overall with Jalapeno Velveeta Crab and Lobster Soup.
Cheryl Rogers of Ames took Second Place Overall with Mac 'N Cheese a la Mom, and Sue Olson of Des Moines earned Third Place Overall for Macaroni and Cheese Dijon.
Competitors were challenged to use the cheese in an award-winning entrée, soup or side dish.
Entries were judged on taste, best use of Velveeta, appearance and originality.
Additional results below:
Entrée
1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
2) Jessica Cain, Des Moines
3) Sue Olson, Des Moines
Soup
1) Kyle Barton, West Des Moines
2) Sue Olson, Des Moines
Side Dish
1) Sue Olson, Des Moines
2) Louise B. Cothron, Afton
3) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
Honorable Mention) Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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