How do I shape the mini burgers like footballs?

Divide the beef mixture into portions and gently shape each into an oval form, flattening slightly to fit the buns.

What is the best way to cook these oval patties?

Cook on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked, adding cheese near the end to melt.

Use a piping bag filled with softened cream cheese to pipe laces on the toasted buns, mimicking football shoestrings.

You can shape and cook the patties ahead, then keep them warm covered loosely with foil until serving.

Serve with french fries or potato chips and favorite dipping sauces to complete the game day spread.

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 game day events because they are both visually appealing and delicious a real crowd-pleaser.

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

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

This recipe always brings my family together especially during our game day afternoons filled with laughter and friendly competition.

Mixing bowl Grill pan or skillet Spatula Piping bag or small plastic bag Sharp knife

Contains Gluten (buns) Dairy (cheese cream cheese) Egg May contain Soy (Worcestershire sauce) Mustard (mayonnaise)

Calories 480 Total Fat 26 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 28 g (per serving 2 mini burgers)

Serve these mini football burgers fresh and enjoy the fun and flavor at your next party.

→ How do I shape the mini burgers like footballs?: Divide the beef mixture into portions and gently shape each into an oval form, flattening slightly to fit the buns.
→ What is the best way to cook these oval patties?: Cook on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked, adding cheese near the end to melt.
→ How do I create the football laces on the buns?: Use a piping bag filled with softened cream cheese to pipe laces on the toasted buns, mimicking football shoestrings.
→ Can I prepare the burgers ahead of time?: You can shape and cook the patties ahead, then keep them warm covered loosely with foil until serving.
→ What are good accompaniments for this platter?: Serve with french fries or potato chips and favorite dipping sauces to complete the game day spread.