Did you know Virginia Tech boasts an award-winning food court, ranked #3 nationally by the Princeton Review? Imagine college food that good! Inspired by this culinary reputation, particularly West Inn Market’s popular London Broil with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, we’ve transformed this classic dish into the ultimate bite-sized game day snack. These London Broil Potato Bites are not only easy to make but are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next tailgate. Get ready to serve up some of the Best Tailgate Food your friends have ever tasted!
Ingredients: Tailgate Bites Grocery List
- 1 lb Flank steak
- 24 small new potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 6 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Step-by-Step Directions for Perfect Tailgate Bites
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Prep the Potatoes: Begin by taking your flank steak out of the refrigerator to allow it to reach room temperature. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Toss the new potatoes on a sheet pan with a drizzle of olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a knife.
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Garlic Butter Infusion: While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the garlic butter. In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn. Burnt garlic will taste bitter. Set the garlic butter aside to cool slightly.
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potato Filling: Allow the roasted potatoes to cool slightly before handling. Slice each potato in half. Using the small end of a melon baller, scoop out the inside of each potato half into a medium bowl. Be sure to leave a thin border of potato around the edges to maintain the potato skin’s structure, creating little cups. Add the garlic butter mixture, sour cream, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the bowl with the scooped potato. Mash everything together with a potato masher or fork until smooth and well combined. Spoon the creamy mashed potato mixture back into each potato skin cup. Return the filled potatoes to the oven for a brief 4-5 minutes to warm through.
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Grill the Flank Steak: While the potato bites are warming, heat a grill pan over high heat. Brush both sides of the flank steak with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and pepper. Grill the steak for approximately 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your preference. Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. This resting period is crucial for retaining the steak’s juices, ensuring a tender bite.
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Assemble the London Broil Potato Bites: Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice the flank steak against the grain. Continue slicing until you have about 48 small pieces. If needed, halve thicker slices to create more pieces. Top each warm potato bite with a slice of grilled London Broil.
These London Broil Potato Bites are the perfect handheld snack for game day. Enjoy the flavors of Virginia Tech’s famous food court right at your tailgate! They are guaranteed to be the best tailgate food and have your guests cheering for more. Get ready for a winning game day feast!
