Hearty oval-shaped mini burgers with cheese, lettuce, and tomato, ideal for fun game day spreads.
# 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped if available or trimmed to oval)
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 leaves romaine lettuce, halved
11 - 3 tbsp ketchup
12 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white
14 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
02 - Divide the meat mixture into 12 portions and shape each into an oval resembling a football, flattening slightly to fit the buns.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook 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 burger buns.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and the cheese-topped patty.
07 - Top with red onion rings and pickle slices as desired, then cover with the top bun.
08 - Using a piping bag or small plastic bag with a snipped corner, pipe cream cheese laces onto each top bun, using the egg white to help adhere if needed.
09 - Arrange the mini football-shaped burgers on a serving platter and surround with fries or potato chips.
