Alex Bala

Finalist on Netflix’s "Easy-Bake Battle"
Built a community of 100K+ food lovers across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
Created viral content, including her Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese recipe, with more than 2.5 million views

Experience

Alex is a home cook with roots in family traditions, drawing inspiration from the dishes she grew up with and adding her own fresh, flavorful twist. Over time, Alex has created and shared hundreds of recipes, both for fun and in collaboration with brands, while exploring food photography as a way to capture the way each dish looks and feels. Her recipes and cooking are followed by more than 100K people across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Alex appeared on the Netflix series "Easy-Bake Battle," an experience that strengthened her interest in food, storytelling and creativity.

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Articles & Recipes

Alex Bala’s Better Than Rum Cake

This better than rum cake takes everything you love about a classic rum cake and makes it richer, softer and more indulgent. A fluffy vanilla-almond-rum cake is soaked in a warm rum-caramel sauce that melts into every bite. Finished with whipped topping and plenty of Heath bar crunch, this dessert is moist, decadent and impossible to resist—perfect for parties, holidays or when you want a showstopping treat with minimal effort. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado

Alex Bala’s Fried Mac n Cheese Balls

Golden, crispy and filled with gooey, cheesy goodness, these crispy fried Parmesan mac n cheese balls are comfort food in bite-sized form. They’re perfect for parties, game day, or turning leftover mac and cheese into something totally irresistible. Each ball has a crunchy panko coating, a melty center, and just the right hint of garlic and Parmesan. Dip them in Buffalo sauce for the ultimate flavor combo! —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado

Alex Bala’s Candied Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

These candied hasselback sweet potatoes are the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. The orange zest brightens every bite, while the cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla bring warm holiday flavors to life. Finished with a toasty layer of marshmallow fluff and a sprinkle of crushed pecans, these sweet potatoes are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your holiday table. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado