Succotash Burger on a bun with bacon.

When I saw a recipe for Succotash Burgers in Taste of the South, I thought- That’s genius and why didn’t I think of that! One of my favorite southern, summertime sides in the form of a burger. Yum!

Although there are many variations, succotash is typically a sauté of fresh veggies with corn, lima beans, and tomatoes being the mainstays. This is my favorite succotash recipe.

 

I was pleased to find this burger greatly exceeded my expectations. It’s delicious and absolutely tastes just like succotash in burger form.

I altered the recipe just a little adding a little diced red bell pepper which is something I like in my succotash, plus I thought the burgers could use some specks of color. I also changed the mayonnaise, reduced the amount of hot sauce, eliminated the lemon juice (but not the zest), and added fresh basil. The basil was a lovely addition and really helped perk the flavor up- because we all know lima beans can use a little perking up  ๐Ÿ™‚

Succotash Burger on a plate with potato chips.

Note: Leave the bacon off for a wonderful vegetarian meal.

Succotash Burger on a bun with bacon, tomato, and griled onion.

Succotash Burgers

Servings: 5
Save this recipe!
Get this sent to your inbox, plus get new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked lima beans,, I used frozen
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil,, may need 1 to 2 tablespoons additional, divided
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 cups Panko crumbs,, divided
  • 1 large egg,, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 slices Vidalia onion,, ยฝ-inch thick
  • 5 onion rolls,, toasted
  • 10 slices bacon,, cooked
  • 5 slices tomato

Basil Mayonnaise

  • ยฝ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Instructions 

  • Place lima beans and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor and pulse until lima beans are finely chopped but still have a little form. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add red pepper, corn, cheese, 1 cup of panko crumbs, egg, and salt. Mix well and shape into 5 patties. Coat patties with remaining panko crumbs and place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add burgers and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Add more olive oil if needed. Drain on paper towels.
  • Wipe skillet clean, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook onion slices 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • To make Basil Mayonnaise, mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Spread Basil Mayonnaise on bottom of buns and top with burgers, bacon, onion, and tomato.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this?Leave a comment below and tag us @spicysouthernkitchen on social media!

 

Source: adapted from Taste of the South

More Burger Recipes

Grateful Dead Black Bean Burgers

Sun-dried Tomato Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Onions

Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Disclaimer: SpicySouthernKitchen.com is an amazon.com affiliate.

Related Recipes

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




6 Comments

  1. Heather says:

    Any idea if these would be okay in the fridge overnight before they are cooked?

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      I would think they would be fine overnight in the fridge- just wrap well with saran wrap so they don’t dry out.

  2. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says:

    What a great idea for a burger! I love meat but only in a steak form, I usually don’t eat burgers. But veggie burgers are always welcome in my house. Pinned!

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Thanks Julia! I’m starting to like veggie burgers more and more!

  3. Ari @ Ari's Menu says:

    I’ve never even heard of these, but they look awesome!

  4. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says:

    I love this idea!