Southwest Spam Burger With Salsa Recipe

Transform leftover spam into a delicious and surprisingly sophisticated Southwest Spam Burger! This recipe is perfect for using up those extra cans after hurricane season (or any time!). The savory spam patties, seasoned with cumin and garlic, are perfectly complemented by a vibrant, homemade salsa. This easy 15-minute recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 568.4 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
Southwest Spam Burger With Salsa

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwest Spam Burger With Salsa

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How to Make Southwest Spam Burger With Salsa

  1. Boil 1 cup of potatoes until tender, then mash thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 1 (12 ounce) can of spam with the mashed potatoes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to the spam and potato mixture.
  4. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  5. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
  6. Coat the patties generously with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add the spam patties to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and heated through.
  9. While the patties cook, prepare the salsa: Combine 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Adjust salt to taste.
  10. Serve each patty on a toasted hamburger bun, topped generously with the zesty salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

52g

Carbs

14g