Paradise Island Feast
Enjoy the flavors of a tropical paradise with this Jimmy Buffett inspired meal. Indulge in a juicy Cheeseburger in Paradise, sip on refreshing Pina Coladas, and savor a selection of Margaritaville goodies that will transport your taste buds to an island getaway.
ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 slices of ripe tomato
- 4 slices of red onion
- 4 dill pickle slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup white rum
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for garnish
- Margaritaville goodies (such as tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, and coconut shrimp)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2.
In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 patties.
- 3.
Grill the burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- 4.
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for a minute or until lightly golden.
- 5.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, followed by ketchup and mustard.
- 6.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, tomato slices, red onion, and pickle slice on top of the mayo-ketchup-mustard spread on each bun. Place the cooked cheeseburger patty on top.
- 7.
In a blender, combine pineapple juice, coconut cream, white rum, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- 8.
Pour the Pina Coladas into glasses, garnish with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries.
- 9.
Serve the Cheeseburger in Paradise with a side of Margaritaville goodies and enjoy the tropical flavors!
