Save A playful and hearty platter featuring mini burgers shaped like American footballs—perfect for game day gatherings or themed parties.
This recipe has been a hit at every party I've hosted, sparking lots of compliments and second helpings.
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 the platter, especially on game days, making it a cherished tradition of fun and food.
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 This platter is sure to be the star of your party with its unique shape and delicious flavors.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → How do I shape the patties to resemble footballs?
Divide the beef mixture into equal portions and gently shape each into an oval, slightly flattened to fit the buns, mimicking the classic football form.
- → What cooking method works best for the patties?
Use a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cooking each patty for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked and juicy.
- → How can I make the football laces on top?
Pipe softened cream cheese onto the buns in a lace pattern using a piping bag or a small plastic bag with a snipped corner.
- → Can these burgers be made vegetarian?
Yes, replace the beef patties with plant-based alternatives and follow the same shaping and cooking steps.
- → What sides complement this platter well?
Serve with crispy French fries or potato chips, and add pickles and onion rings for extra flavor.