Pin It A playful and hearty platter featuring mini burgers shaped like American footballs—perfect for game day gatherings or themed parties.
I love serving these at our football watch parties they are a crowd-pleaser and always bring smiles
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
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl combine ground beef onion garlic Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape Patties:
- Divide the mixture into 12 portions Shape each into an oval football shape flattening slightly to fit the buns.
- Cook Patties:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat Cook the patties for 2–3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Melt Cheese:
- In the last minute of cooking place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty Cover to melt.
- Toast Buns:
- Toast the buns lightly.
- Spread Sauces:
- Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- Assemble Burgers:
- Layer with lettuce tomato and a cheese-topped patty Add onion rings and pickles as desired.
- Decorate:
- 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.
- Arrange:
- 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 My family eagerly gathers around this platter every game day sharing laughs and cheering for our team.
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): 480 calories Total Fat 26 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 28 g
Pin It This platter brings fun and flavor to any party making your game day unforgettable.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do you shape the mini burgers to resemble footballs?
After mixing the ground beef with seasonings, divide into portions and gently mold each into an elongated oval shape, slightly flattened to fit the bun dimensions.
- → What is used to create the football laces decoration?
A piping bag filled with softened cream cheese is used to pipe laces on top of the buns, adding a playful and themed finishing touch.
- → Can these buns be substituted if oval ones are unavailable?
Yes, regular mini buns can be trimmed and shaped to approximate an oval form for the football effect.
- → What cooking method is recommended for the patties?
Cooking on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side ensures they cook evenly while retaining juiciness.
- → Are there options for dietary preferences?
For a vegetarian version, plant-based patties can replace the beef while maintaining the overall assembly and flavor profile.