GMA Recipe: Southwestern Spamburger with Salsa

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Southwestern Spamburger with Salsa
From Sara Moulton
1999

Y2K bug got you? Here's recipes you can make with canned goods and no power. (Hint: they're great even when you have power!)

Ingredients
For Burger

1 12 oz. can SPAM, cut into cubes

1/2 (15 oz.) can whole potatoes

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup dried breadcrumbs

vegetable oil to fry

1 package hamburger buns

For Salsa

1 cup drained canned corn

2 tbsp. chopped drained pimiento

1 tbsp. chopped drained canned chilies or chopped pickled jalapeños

dash white-wine vinegar

Directions

1. Mash SPAM and potatoes together and add cumin.

2. Form mixture into four patties.

3. Coat on all sides with breadcrumbs.

4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over moderate heat, add SPAM patties and saute for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

Make the Salsa

Mix salsa ingredients together and salt to taste.

Serve each burger on a hamburger bun topped with salsa.

Post Y2K Tip: Stir 2 tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro into salsa.

Recipe copyright ©1999 by Sara Moulton

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