The NFL's big game is about to kick off and to help you get the party started right, we have teamed with Snake River Farms to create the ultimate game-time spread -- the burger bar.  

For the burgers, figure two 3oz. burgers per guest.  Simply prepare your grill for high heat cooking (450+ degrees), form Snake River Farms ground beef in to patties that are approximately ½ inch wider than the slider buns to allow for shrinkage, season liberally with Kosher salt and ground black pepper, then grill for 3-4 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 130 degrees for medium-rare.

From there, let your imagination run wild as you assemble a diverse array of toppings from which your guests can choose. 

Taking it one step further, create a menu of possible topping combinations including the Italian burger (pesto, mozzarella, and sliced cured meats; the Frito pie burger (corn chips, cheddar cheese, chili, and onions); the Mexican burger (guacamole, pickled jalapenos, and crushed tortilla chips); the Southwestern burger (fire roasted poblano peppers, pepperjack cheese, and chipotle mayo); the Memphis burger (pulled pork and coleslaw); Thai burger (pickled cucumbers and Sriracha mayo); Black and blue burger (pepper bacon, blue cheese dressing, and sautéed onions); Buffalo burger (crumbled blue cheese, shredded carrots and celery, and buffalo sauce); Pizza burger (tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni); and so on!

Here are a few of our favorite burger bar offerings to help you assemble your ultimate spread.

Breads

·      Slider buns

·      Yeast rolls

·      Hawaiian sweet rolls

·      Pretzel rolls

·      Mini Kaisers

·      Sliced and toasted Italian bread

·      Rye bread slices

Cheeses

·      Sharp cheddar

·      Swiss cheese

·      Pepperjack,

·      Fresh mozzarella

·      Smoked gouda

·      Blue cheese crumbles

·      Pimento cheese

·      Brie

·      Feta cheese

Produce

·      Sliced tomatoes

·      Lettuce

·      Baby spinach

·      Charred scallions

·      Grilled onions

·      Fire roasted red and orange bell peppers

·      Pickled cucumbers

·      Sautéed mushrooms

·      Sliced avocado

·      Grilled pineapple

·      Pickled jalapenos

·      Sliced fresh jalapenos

·      Pickled red onions

·      Pickles

Meats

·      Specialty bacons such as apple wood smoked, pepper, chipotle and maple

·      Sliced ham

·      Canadian bacon

·      Prosciutto

·      Sliced salamis

Condiments

·      Ketchup

·      Mayonnaise

·      A selection of mustards

·      BBQ sauce

·      Sriracha

·      Hoisin sauce

·      Tzatziki sauce

·      Hot sauces

·      Salsa

·      Ranch dressing

·      Thousand island dressing

·      Garlic aioli

·      Pesto

·      Guacamole

·      Tomato sauce

·      Pico de gallo

- Tips by Clint Cantwell, Courtesy of Snake River Farms