{"id":7044804,"date":"2026-08-23T09:59:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T09:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/real-california-milk-launches-grilled-cheese-contest-to-celebrate-iconic-comfort-food-with-a-california-twist\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T09:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T09:59:45","slug":"real-california-milk-launches-grilled-cheese-contest-to-celebrate-iconic-comfort-food-with-a-california-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7044804","title":{"rendered":"Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest to Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food with a California Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs to reimagine the classic grilled cheese sandwich using California\u2019s rich array of artisan cheeses and butter.<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of the Great Mozzarella Showdown and other virtual competitions, this latest online contest celebrates the beloved grilled cheese in two creative categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>California Classic<\/strong>: Featuring up to three California cheeses, no additional ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>California Freestyle<\/strong>: Featuring one to three California cheeses plus unlimited additional ingredients (as long as cheese makes up at least 50% of the sandwich).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Influential foodservice judges will select eight winning recipes from the online submissions based on strict criteria, including use of California cheese, recipe innovation, and flavor expectations. CMAB\u2019s team of professional chefs will conduct a cook-off of the winning recipes and grand prize champions will be named for each category.<\/p>\n<p>Each chef finalist will receive $1,000, with the two winning dishes receiving an additional $1,000 for a total of $2,000 to each category winner. In total, the CMAB will award $10,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrilled cheese continues to grow as a creative and profitable opportunity for chefs and restaurants looking to offer something familiar, yet elevated. California\u2019s high-quality cheeses are the ideal foundation for innovation, helping chefs craft flavorful sandwiches that stand out on any menu,\u201d said Mike Gallagher, Business and Market Development Consultant for the CMAB. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to see the original recipes chefs submit in this contest and how they showcase the versatility of California dairy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The recipe submission period is August 1- September 19, 2025. The eight final recipes\/chefs will be announced on October 13, 2025, with two grand champions named in mid-November. For more information, including entry details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/realcaliforniamilkfoodservice.com\/grilled-cheese-contest\/\">https:\/\/realcaliforniamilkfoodservice.com\/grilled-cheese-contest\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>California is a reliable, consistent source of sustainable dairy products used by chefs and culinary professionals throughout the world. As the nation\u2019s largest dairy state, California boasts an impressive lineup of award-winning cheesemakers and dairy processors that are helping to drive dining innovation.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/californiaagtoday.com\/real-california-milk-launches-grilled-cheese-contest-to-celebrate-iconic-comfort-food-with-a-california-twist\/\">Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest to Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food with a California Twist<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/californiaagtoday.com\">California Agriculture News Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs to reimagine the classic grilled cheese sandwich using California\u2019s rich array of artisan cheeses and butter. 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