Easy Super Bowl Appetizers You Can Make Ahead
Easy Super Bowl Appetizers You Can Make Ahead  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Super Bowl week is officially underway, and the Chewed Up kitchen is standing-room-only. Michael Symon declares this his happiest week of the year, Clinton Kelly is still confused about football rules (and referee flags), and Carla Hall delivers the ultimate handheld game-day snack: Ham and Cheese Croquettes crusted in Sweet Chili Doritos. The crew breaks down why Super Bowl food should be mobile, snackable, and fork-free, while Carla walks through the surprisingly simple science of croquettes — a rich béchamel loaded with ham, Gruyère, cheddar, Dijon, and crushed Doritos for maximum flavor. Along the way, they spiral into football fantasies, fifth-grade croquette trauma, Cool Ranch nostalgia, and one of the most unexpected moments in Chewed Up history: Josh Capon literally calling in mid-show and crashing the set. From Doritos-as-breadcrumbs brilliance to heartfelt reflections on careers, friendship, and following through in life, this episode delivers big laughs, real emotion, and a Super Bowl snack that absolutely earns its place on the table. Handheld, make-ahead, freezer-friendly, and dangerously addictive — these croquettes are a win no matter who takes the trophy. Surprise Guest: Josh Capon Instagram: @chefjoshcapon Grab the full recipe + more at: 👉 https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Reunited and it feels so good 01:00 – Super Bowl week & why handheld food wins 03:00 – Clinton Kelly throws "the hanky" 04:45 – What a croquette actually is 06:30 – Why Doritos beat breadcrumbs 10:00 – Croquettes as a customizable technique 13:30 – Shaping Dorito triangles 15:00 – Frying tips + make-ahead strategy 17:00 – Josh Capon calls… then crashes the set 22:30 – Frontgate sponsor shoutout 27:00 – Emotional reflections & proudest achievements 33:00 – Browns pain, fandom, and final laughs 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com Produced by Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ 🍽️ About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up → RedCircle https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81 🎁 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This Week's Giveaway: Super Bowl Hosting Essentials (Frontgate entertaining gear featured on the show) Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy