Cereal is more than just breakfast.

Turn it into a blue ribbon contender in the "Make it with Malt-O-Meal" recipe contest, held at 25 top state and county fairs in 2010.

This year's winners receive gift packages valued at more than $175. First place wins a $100 award. Second place wins $50. Third place wins $25 worth of free cereal. All winners will take home award ribbons, certificates and aprons.

Click here for contest details and complete entry guidelines.