For A Better Cheeseburger, Use Jimmy Buffett's Sauce For 'Paradise' In Every Bite - Tasting Table

"Each and every time we make a cheeseburger, we want it to taste as good as the one Jimmy had, a goal achieved by being generous with cheese and our Paradise Island Dressing. The cookbook includes a recipe for Cheeseburgers in Paradise with Paradise Island Dressing, and that dressing is the secret to burgers worth singing about."

"The rich, creamy moisture element from the mayo is zhuzhed up by the ketchup's subtly-sweet zestiness, then majorly brightened by the tangy pickle relish and the citrus acidity of the lime juice. In tandem, these elements counterbalance the savory heaviness of the beef patty, yielding an ultra-enhanced burger that's greater than the sum of its parts."

Jimmy Buffett's famous song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" was inspired by an actual burger eaten in Roatán, Honduras. The recipe for recreating this iconic dish comes from "Margaritaville: The Cookbook" by concept chef Carlo Sernaglia. The key to achieving the perfect burger lies in the Paradise Island Dressing, a simple combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, fresh lime juice, and kosher salt. This dressing balances the savory beef patty with creamy, tangy, and citrus elements. The beef patties are seasoned with a Margarita House Spice Blend containing equal parts onion powder and garlic powder, plus kosher salt and cumin, creating a burger that's flavorful and satisfying.

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