Save A playful and hearty platter featuring mini burgers shaped like American footballs—perfect for game day gatherings or themed parties.
I enjoy preparing these oval burgers because they bring everyone together and add a fun twist to any party.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 500 g (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper: ½ tsp
- Mini burger buns: 12 (oval-shaped if available, or regular buns trimmed to shape)
- Cheddar cheese: 6 slices, halved
- Tomato: 1 large, sliced
- Romaine lettuce: 6 leaves, halved
- Ketchup: 3 tbsp
- Mayonnaise: 3 tbsp
- Egg white: 1 (for football lacing decoration)
- Cream cheese: 2 tbsp, softened (for piping laces)
- Red onion: 1 small, sliced into rings
- Pickle slices: as desired
- French fries or potato chips: for presentation
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.
- Add 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.
- Add laces:
- 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 platter:
- Arrange the mini football burgers on a large platter in an oval or football shape. Surround with fries or potato chips for presentation.
Save This platter always brings joy on game days, creating fun family moments as everyone digs into the mini football burgers together.
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, 26 g total fat, 34 g carbohydrates, 28 g protein.
Save Serve these oval burgers fresh and warm for the best experience and impress your guests with the unique football shape.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the burgers like footballs?
Divide the beef mixture into equal portions and gently form each into an oval shape, slightly flattening them to match bun size.
- → What cheese works best for melting on these burgers?
Cheddar cheese slices melt well and add a rich flavor that complements the beef perfectly.
- → Can I prepare the burgers ahead of time?
You can shape the patties in advance and refrigerate them. Cook just before serving to keep them juicy and warm.
- → How is the football lacing decoration done?
Use cream cheese in a piping bag or plastic bag corner to pipe thin lines resembling football laces on the top bun.
- → What sides pair well with this platter?
French fries, potato chips, and a variety of dipping sauces complement the mini burger platter nicely.