PTO Auflauf Cook-Off & Community Dinner

Get out the casserole dishes...it's time to compete in the 6th annual PTO Auflauf Cook-Off! The hotdish to beat is Kordula Coleman's Tamale Pot Pie, which was awarded top honors by our judges last year.

Our celebrity judges will choose their favorite hotdishes in the following three categories: German Traditional (Auflauf), American Traditional (tater tots optional), and International (everything else). Once judging gets started, everyone will have a chance to dish up at this community dinner. Kids' buffet will open at 6:00 pm. After dinner, children can run off steam in the incredible play area!

The event sells out due to the venue's limited capacity, so reserve your spot without delay! Register below. Tickets on sale now until midnight on October 3, or until sold out. Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $5 for adults competing in the Cook-Off; $5 for kids ages 5 and up; free for kids under age 5.

Please note that if you plan on paying by credit card, card information must be entered at the time of registration.

Find more details about the event and entering the competition here.

The Cook-Off will be held at the Salvation Army Community Center at 2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis. This is a nearly zero-waste, 99% recyclable, compostable event!

Love all the delicious food at Auflauf? Order the official Auflauf Cook-Off Winners Cookbook. The cookbook includes recipes by the 1st place and runner-up winners from each category from all six years of competition. Here is your chance to impress your family and friends, as you recreate these award-winning dishes at home. Click here to preview the cookbook. The cookbook will be available by November 14. Makes a great holiday gift!

There are lots of ways to get involved the evening of the event, including set-up, serving, and more! Sign up here to volunteer at the event and/or to bring a Competitive-Free Casserole, an item for the Non-Judgmental Dessert Buffet, or something for the Kids' Buffet. Thank you!

We are collecting canned goods for the Salvation Army's food shelf. Don't forget to bring something along!