Pin It A playful and hearty platter featuring mini burgers shaped like American footballs&mdashperfect for game day gatherings or themed parties.
This recipe quickly became a favorite at our family gatherings, bringing smiles and full bellies every time.
Ingredients
- For the Burgers: 500 g ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness), 1 small onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
- For Shaping and Assembling: 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped if available or regular buns trimmed to shape), 6 slices cheddar cheese halved, 1 large tomato sliced, 6 leaves romaine lettuce halved, 3 tbsp ketchup, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 egg white (for football lacing decoration), 2 tbsp cream cheese softened (for piping laces)
- Garnishes: 1 small red onion sliced into rings, Pickle slices, French fries or potato chips
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Step 2:
- Divide the mixture into 12 portions. Shape each into an oval football shape, flattening slightly to fit the buns.
- Step 3:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 2&ndash3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Step 4:
- In the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover to melt.
- Step 5:
- Toast the buns lightly.
- Step 6:
- Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- Step 7:
- Layer with lettuce, tomato, and a cheese-topped patty. Add onion rings and pickles as desired.
- Step 8:
- Place the top bun, then, using a piping bag or a small plastic bag with the corner snipped off, pipe football laces with cream cheese onto the top of each bun.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the mini football burgers on a large platter in an oval or football shape. Surround with fries or potato chips for presentation.
Pin It Our family enjoys gathering around this platter, sharing stories and cheering for the game while biting into these fun shaped mini burgers.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, grill pan or skillet, spatula, piping bag or small plastic bag, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains: Gluten (buns), Dairy (cheese, cream cheese), Egg. May contain: Soy (Worcestershire sauce), Mustard (mayonnaise). Check all ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 mini burgers): Calories 480, Total Fat 26 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Protein 28 g
Pin It These mini football burgers are sure to be the highlight of your next game day feast&mdashenjoy!
Questions About This Recipe
- → How do I shape the patties into footballs?
Divide the ground beef mixture into portions and shape each into an oval, slightly flattened to fit the bun size, mimicking a football.
- → What’s the best way to cook these mini burgers evenly?
Use a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cooking patties for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked and topped with cheese to melt.
- → How can I create the football laces decoration?
Pipe softened cream cheese using a piping bag or a small plastic bag with a snipped corner onto the top of each bun to mimic laces.
- → Are there any good vegetarian alternatives for the patties?
Plant-based burger patties can be used to substitute ground beef while maintaining the shape and flavor balance.
- → What sides complement this platter well?
Serve with classic options like French fries or potato chips to complete the hearty, casual presentation.
- → How to keep the burgers warm before serving?
Cover the assembled platter loosely with foil to retain heat without steaming the buns.