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These Football Burgers are such a fun game day food for football Sundays! They’re homemade, easy to prep, and the football-shaped patties make them extra cute for a game day spread!

football burgers on a cake stand.

The Cutest Game Day Burgers!😍

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I am already so excited about football season, and these Football Burgers were such a fun way to kick things off! 🏈 I made them for our first football game day party of the season, and I just loved how cute they turned out. They’re homemade, easy, and feel so perfect for a football Sunday.

I think the football shape is what makes these so fun. You get all the classic burger goodness you already love, but the little white cheese laces make them feel completely made for game day. I love those little details that turn an everyday meal into something a little more special. 💕

I also love that these are the kind of easy game day food you can make when you’re having friends over without making yourself crazy trying to plan everything. We served them with deviled eggs, potato salad, and chips, and it made such a fun, simple game day spread.

These are definitely one of my new favorite game day recipes! I love having an excuse to get together on a Sunday afternoon, fire up the grill, and make something fun. 🏈 If you want another burger idea for game day, my Muffin Tin Cheeseburger Sliders are another one to save!

Football Burgers

By Melissa Johnson
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
These Football Burgers are one of those game day food ideas that turn classic recipes into something extra fun for football season. With football-shaped patties and cute cheese details, they’re perfect for football parties, and Sunday dinners.
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Ingredients 

  • 6 oval rolls
  • 3 lbs. ground beef
  • sliced tomato
  • head of lettuce
  • 1 pack yellow American cheese
  • 1 pack white American cheese
  • salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions 

  • 1. Cut rolls in half.
    bread rolls for football burgers.
  • 2. Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
    hamburger meat in bowl for football burgers.
  • 3. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • 4. Form 6 football-shaped patties with ground beef.
    hamburger shaped as a football for football burgers.
  • 5. Grill burgers 4-5 minutes on each side.
    football burger patties on the grill for game day.
  • 6. While burgers are grilling, cut and place white American cheese slices for the laces and lines on each side of the football shaped rolls.
  • 7. Layer lettuce, tomatoes, yellow American cheese and burger on bottom roll and top with each bun.
    football burgers on a plate.

Notes

  • Use oval rolls to help create the football shape and make the cheese details easier to place.

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My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frosting® and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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  1. Tommy says:

    You are so brilliant mellisa, i think it will be good if i improve your reciepe. Thanks