Key West Burgers

Serves 4

1 lb. ground beef

3 T. Key lime juice

1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

hamburger buns, split and toasted

Garnish: lettuce

In a bowl, combine beef, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Form beef mixture into 4 patties. Spray a large skillet with non-stick vegetable spray. Cook patties over medium heat for 6 minutes. Flip patties, cover skillet and cook for another 6 minutes. Place lettuce on bottom halves of buns and top with patties. Add Creamy Burger Spread onto bun tops and close sandwiches.

Creamy Burger Spread:

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

8-oz. container sour cream

3 green onion tops, chopped

Combine all ingredients until completely blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

Need just a dash of lemon or lime juice? Pierce the fruit with an ice pick, squeeze out as much as needed and return it to the refrigerator until next use.