Mini football-shaped burgers with cheese, lettuce, and tangy sauces, ideal for party platters and game days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns, oval-shaped if possible
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 leaves romaine lettuce, halved
11 - 3 tablespoons ketchup
12 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white
14 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a slightly flattened oval resembling a football to fit the buns.
03 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
04 - During the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
05 - Lightly toast the mini burger buns.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise evenly on the bottom halves of the buns.
07 - Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and cheese-topped patties, then add red onion rings and pickles as desired.
08 - Place the top buns on each burger and pipe football laces using cream cheese from a piping bag or small plastic bag with a snipped corner.
09 - Arrange the mini football burgers on a serving platter in an oval or football shape, surrounding them with fries or potato chips.
