Tillamook Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Contest

Past Winners

The Tillamook Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Contest has had thousands of submissions over the past three years. Recipes feature ingredients ranging from butternut squash and pancetta to smoked salmon and green chiles. Take a look at some of our past winners and their fabulous macaroni and cheese dishes!

2007

$5,000 Grand Finale Winner / San Antonio Grand Prize Winner: Lorie Roach, Jumbo Shell Pasta Stuffed with Baby White Cheddar and Chicken Macaroni

Portland Grand Prize Winner: Veronica Vichit-Vadakan,  Autumn Comfort Mac
Seattle Grand Prize Winner: Elizabeth Bennett, Pacific Northwest Macaroni & Cheese
Denver Grand Prize Winner: Ann Jones, Cajun Shrimp, Shells & Cheese
Chicago Grand Prize Winner: Terryl Propper, Mi Casa Chicken Pasta
San Francisco Grand Prize Winner: Cameron Griffiths, King Crab Mac & Cheese

2006

$5,000 Grand Finale Winner / Tillamook Grand Prize Winner: Elizabeth Guise, Tillamook Crab & Macaroni Bake

Bay Area Grand Prize Winner: Laura Najar, Mega-Cheesy Mac-N-Cheese w/Crab
Phoenix Grand Prize Winner: Jenny Flake, Tillamook® Four Cheese Chicken Florentine Tortellini
Dallas Grand Prize Winner: Lorie Roach, Yankee Doodle’s Macaroni-Cornbread Pudding
Seattle Grand Prize Winner: Tim Hutchinson, Apple White Cheddar and Gruyere Macaroni & Cheese
Denver Grand Prize Winner: Pat Freymuth, Ham & Pear Macaroni & Cheese
Chicago Grand Prize Winner: Gloria Bradley, Truffle-Scented Mac & Cheese with Crisped Pancetta
Pasadena Grand Prize Winner: Suzy Weaver, Tex-Mex Mac N’ Cheese

2005

Phoenix Grand Prize Winner: Cheryl Hart, The Ultimate Comfort Food Macaroni & Cheese
Denver Grand Prize Winner: Ann Jones, Lobster Bake Macaroni & Cheese
Bay Area Grand Prize Winner: Priscilla Yee, Kicked-Up Monterey Macaroni & Cheese
Dallas Grand Prize Winner: Brenden Mesch, Bacon & Black Truffle Macaroni & Cheese