# What You'll Need:
→ Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped if available or trimmed to shape)
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 leaves romaine lettuce, halved
11 - 3 tbsp ketchup
12 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white
14 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
02 - Divide mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into an oval football shape, slightly flattening to match bun size.
03 - Preheat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
04 - During the last minute of cooking, place halved cheddar cheese slices on each patty and cover to melt.
05 - Lightly toast the mini burger buns until golden.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise evenly on the bottom halves of the buns.
07 - Place halved romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and cheese-topped patties on each bun bottom. Add onion rings and pickle slices as preferred.
08 - Cover with top bun and pipe football laces using softened cream cheese and egg white with a piping or small plastic bag.
09 - Arrange mini football-shaped burgers on a large platter and surround with fries or potato chips for serving.
