28 Irish Recipes For St. Patrick's Day (2024)

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    1. Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

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    Cooking Classy / Via cookingclassy.com

    It’s everything you’d imagine it to be and more.

    Get the recipe on CookingClassy.

    2. Grandma’s Irish Soda Bread

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    Sally's Baking Addiction / Via sallysbakingaddiction.com

    Crusty and classic, this easy Irish soda bread recipe comes straight from my grandma’s kitchen.

    Get the recipe on Sally's Baking Addiction.

    3. Guinness, Whiskey & Irish Cream Cupcakes

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    Brown Eyed Baker / Via browneyedbaker.com

    The classic cocktail shot transformed into cupcakes – Guinness chocolate cake, Jameson whiskey ganache filling, and Baileys buttercream frosting.

    Get the recipe on Brown Eyed Baker.

    4. Baked Honey Mustard Corned Beef

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    A flavorful five-ingredient baked honey mustard corned beef recipe for St. Patrick’s Day! An excellent cooking method that guarantees tender corned beef every time.

    Get the recipe on Jessica Gavin.

    5. Chocolate Guinness Cake

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    Simply Recipes / Via simplyrecipes.com

    Get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day with this rich, chocolatey, moist, out-of-this-world chocolate Guinness cake.

    Get the recipe on Simply Recipes.

    6. Bailey's Chocolate Truffles

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    7. Traditional Colcannon

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    It’s inexpensive, healthy, and lasts a long time in the fridge.

    Get the recipe on Budget Bytes.

    8. Cheesy Hash Brown Shepherd's Pie

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    Carlsbad Cravings / Via carlsbadcravings.com

    Cheesy, crispy hash browns giving way to beef, carrots, corn and green peppers smothered in a tomato spiked brown gravy.

    Get the recipe on Carlsbad Cravings.

    9. Cheddar and Bacon Irish Soda Bread

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    A twist on traditional Irish soda bread, this no rise crusty cheddar and bacon bread is packed with melted cheese, savory meat and scallions.

    Get the recipe on Jessica Gavin.

    10. Dublin Coddle

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    Diethood / Via diethood.com

    An easy to make delicious and hearty traditional Irish winter stew with potatoes, sausages, and bacon.

    Get the recipe on Diethood.

    11. Homemade Irish Cream

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    Such a great addition to cocktails, coffee, or ice cream.

    Get the recipe on The Cookie Rookie.

    12. Cheesy Irish Sliders

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    Made with corned beef, Dubliner Irish cheese, sauerkraut & Irish mustard on potato slider rolls are a must have!

    Get the recipe on Oh Sweet Basil.

    13. Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread

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    As the name suggested, the mixed fruits are soaked in tea, so it makes it friendly to both adults and kids.

    Get the recipe on Rasa Malaysia.

    14. Corned Beef Hash

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    This will blow you away. It's so fresh and flavorful (and simple!).

    Get the recipe on Sweet Pea Chef.

    15. Irish Beef Stew

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    Damn Delicious / Via damndelicious.net

    Amazingly slow-cooked tender beef with garlic mashed potatoes – comfort food at its best, and something you’ll want all year long!

    Get the recipe on Damn Delicious.

    16. Vegan Shepherd's Pie

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    Minimalist Baker / Via minimalistbaker.com

    A hearty, 9-ingredient Vegan Shepherd's Pie that's loaded with veggies and savory lentils, and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.

    Get the recipe on Minimalist Baker.

    17. Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

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    A hearty slow cooker stew with tender pieces of corned beef and root vegetables infused with beer and blend of spices.

    Get the recipe on Jessica Gavin.

    18. Zesty Irish Soda Bread

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    Buttery soda bread that is full of sweet raisins and orange zest. It's soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.

    Get Jenn's recipe on The Recipe Critic.

    19. Bailey’s Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie

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    It’s a crowd pleaser for sure, and would be fantastic served at a dessert and coffee social.

    Get the recipe on She Wears Many Hats.

    20. Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

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    The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Such a decadent and easy dessert.

    Get the recipe on The Cookie Rookie.

    21. Skillet Irish Soda Bread

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    Jo Cooks / Via jocooks.com

    A rustic, and mildly sweet quick bread with raisins and caraway seeds that is easy and super quick to put together, then baked in a skillet.

    Get the recipe on Jo Cooks.

    22. Steak Stew with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

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    ClosetCooking / Via closetcooking.com

    A tasty steak and Guinness stew topped with Irish white cheddar mashed cauliflower!

    Get the recipe on Closet Cooking.

    23. Slow Cooker Corned Beef

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    Dinner Then Dessert / Via dinnerthendessert.com

    Made in one pot with cabbage, potatoes and carrots for the perfect easy St. Patrick's Day dinner you can just set and forget.

    Get the recipe on Dinner Then Dessert.

    24. Bailey's Cookies and Cream Parfaits

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    Homemade Hooplah / Via homemadehooplah.com

    Layered chocolate and Baileys cream paired with crumbled Oreo cookies.

    Get this recipe on Homemade Hooplah.

    25. Colcannon (Healthy Version)

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    This is a healthier version of the classic Irish colcannon. It contains olive oil and leeks and may just be the best mashed potato recipe you'll ever taste!

    Get the recipe on Pickled Plum.

    26. Sweet Irish Soda Bread with Cherries

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    Jessica Gavin / Via jessicagavin.com

    A sweet twist on traditional Irish soda bread loaded with dried cherries, dark chocolate, and slivered almonds.

    Get the recipe on Jessica Gavin.

    27. Bacon Beer Cupcakes

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    Food Faith Fitness / Via foodfaithfitness.com

    These gluten free cupcakes have a secret, salty bacon twist and bacon fat buttercream!

    Get the recipe on Food Faith Fitness.

    28. Irish Nachos

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    Crisp potato rounds topped with crispy bacon and gooey cheese. Your new favorite appetizer or side dish: so addicting!

    Get the recipe on Baking Beauty.

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    FAQs

    What is the traditional Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day? ›

    We've all come to know and love the traditional Irish foods eaten on St. Patrick's Day. You know the menu: corned beef, cabbage and potatoes.

    What food did the Irish immigrants eat in the United States on St. Patrick's Day? ›

    In this new American home, corned beef was readily available to the Irish immigrants. Long deprived of the beef that was salted by Irish hands, the migrants gladly purchased the food they finally could afford.

    What is a leprechaun's favorite food? ›

    Maybe you would wish for food, like maybe some ice cream. Do you think leprechauns like ice cream? Well, turns out Leprechauns eat different types of wild- flowers, nuts, potatoes, and mushrooms. They also enjoy fancy homemade beverages and on given occasions, they take dandelion tea.

    What is Ireland's national dish? ›

    Believed to have been a staple of Irish cuisine since around the year 1800, heart-warming homemade stew remains a firm favourite to this day. To many across the country, Irish stew is the national dish of Ireland. The methods and flavour of an Irish stew vary from person to person and have evolved over the years.

    What is the most common food eaten on St Patrick's Day? ›

    Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Though families across the globe prepare this dish every St. Patrick's Day, the truth is that the dish originated in Ireland as bacon and cabbage. It wasn't until Irish immigrants in America substituted bacon for corned beef in the 19th century that the dish became what it's known as today.

    What do you serve at a St Patricks Day party? ›

    17 St. Patrick's Day Party Food Ideas to Offer
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage.
    • Spinach Dip and Beer Bread.
    • Freshly Baked Irish Soda Bread.
    • Shepherd's Pie Bites.
    • Mini Irish Potato Skewers.
    • Green Pea Hummus and Pita Chips.
    • Potato Leek Soup Shots.
    • Irish Flag Veggie Platter.
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    What did the Irish eat during the famine? ›

    The remains of nearly 1,000 were discovered in mass burial pits on the grounds in 2005. The results of the study showed clues into the diet during the Irish potato famine that included evidence that potato and milk was virtually the only source of food for a vast proportion of the population in Ireland.

    What is the difference between Colcannon and Champ? ›

    Colcannon is made with cabbage or kale while champ is made by flavoring milk with green onions, then mixing them into mashed potatoes. To finish the dish off, it's mixed with melted butter.

    What does an Irish breakfast look like? ›

    A traditional full Irish breakfast comprises bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, soda bread or toast, tomatoes, mushrooms, and white or black pudding.

    Why is corned beef and cabbage St Patty's Day? ›

    What has become a tradition of eating corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick's Day likely grew out of the fact that those foods were less expensive for immigrants who came to America. They substituted beef for pork and cabbage for potatoes.

    What do they eat on St. Patrick's Day green? ›

    Green Food for St. Patrick's Day: 10 Ideas
    • Green Fruit Platters. Ripe and fresh produce are always delicious. ...
    • Spinach Dip. The natural and subtle hue of spinach will pair beautifully with the St. ...
    • Matcha Baked Goods. ...
    • Green Veggies and Dip. ...
    • Guacamole and Chips. ...
    • Green Smoothies. ...
    • Garden Risotto Bites. ...
    • Lime Coolers.
    Feb 2, 2024

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