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 Nothing Bundt Cake Bundtini Copycat

These mini Bundt cakes bring all the charm of Nothing Bundt Cake’s famous Bundtinis but with fresh, homemade flavor in every bite. Pick your favorite or make them all: lemon, rich red velvet, sweet chocolate chip and the iconic white chocolate raspberry. They are ultra-moist, fluffy and topped with velvety cream cheese frosting—perfect for parties, gifting or treating yourself to a little bite-sized bliss. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado

Alex Bala’s Walking Taco Sloppy Joes

These walking taco sloppy joes take all the bold flavor of classic sloppy joes and turn them into a fun hand-held meal everyone will love. Savory seasoned beef simmers with tomatoes, peppers and spices, then gets spooned into mini bags of Fritos or Doritos for the ultimate mashup. Add your favorite toppings—cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream—for a customizable bite every time. They’re perfect for parties, game nights or busy weeknights when you want something fun and easy. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado

Alex Bala’s Crispy Potato Shrimp & Grits Minis

Crispy, creamy, cheesy and loaded with flavor, these shrimp and grit bites turn a southern classic into a bite-sized showstopper. Each one starts with a golden potato base and is then topped with a velvety creamy grits sauce filled with savory ham and perfectly seasoned shrimp. These bites are perfect for brunch, holidays or whenever you want an appetizer that disappears instantly. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado