Save A playful and hearty platter featuring mini burgers shaped like American footballs—perfect for game day gatherings or themed parties.
This platter is always a hit when I serve it to friends during football season. The fun shapes and flavors never disappoint.
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 2–3 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.
Save My family loves gathering around to eat these football-shaped burgers together, making every game day extra special.
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
Calories: 480. Total Fat: 26 g. Carbohydrates: 34 g. Protein: 28 g per serving (2 mini burgers).
Save These mini football burgers are a touchdown treat that brings friends and family together. Enjoy the game and the delicious bites!
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I shape the patties evenly?
Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and gently mold into oval shapes using your hands or a mold to ensure consistent sizing.
- → What is a good alternative for the piping decoration?
Softened cream cheese works well, or you can use a thin strip of mayonnaise applied with a piping bag to create football laces.
- → Can these mini burgers be made ahead?
Yes, patties can be prepared and shaped in advance, then cooked just before serving to retain juiciness.
- → What buns work best for oval-shaped burgers?
Oval-shaped buns are ideal, but regular mini buns trimmed to an oval can effectively serve the purpose.
- → How to keep burgers warm before serving?
Cover the cooked patties loosely with aluminum foil to maintain warmth without steaming the buns.