·S2 E231

Easy Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Subs | Vegetarian Comfort Food

February 23

40 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of Chewed Up, lifestyle icons Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen bringing the heat — and the cheese.

This episode centers around a crave-worthy, comfort-food classic with a twist: Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Subs.

Instead of chicken, thick, meaty portobello caps are roasted until tender, layered onto hero rolls, smothered in marinara, and blanketed with mozzarella and Parmesan before being broiled to bubbly perfection. It’s hearty, satisfying, and bold enough to convert even the most skeptical meat-lover.

Between roasting mushrooms and melting cheese, the trio dive into unfiltered takes on meatless cooking, sandwich superiority debates, and what really makes comfort food comforting. Expect sharp humor, kitchen chaos, strong opinions, and a lot of cheese pulls.

Guest: Jackie Bukala

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome back & kitchen chaos begins

02:15 – Why portobello mushrooms are the perfect swap

05:40 – Prepping and seasoning the mushrooms

09:10 – The great meatless debate

13:25 – Building the ultimate parm sub

16:45 – Broil magic: achieving peak melt

19:30 – First bites & verdict

23:00 – Comfort food confessions

27:10 – Final thoughts & fan giveaway

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🍽️ 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.

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