36 Festive Recipes To Make This Saint Patrick's Day (2024)

Featuring beer, whiskey, and lots of potatoes.

Whether or not you're raising a pint of Guinness at the bar this year, you can still celebrate St. Paddy's Day. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious meal? Here are a few festive recipes to make at home.

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This dish is basically creamy scalloped potatoes baked into flaky puff pastry dough, and what could possibly be bad about that?

Recipe: Irish Potato Pie

2. Irish Spinach Tarts

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Surely the best way to eat vegetables is in savory pie form.

Recipe: Irish Spinach Tarts

3. Guinness Braised Pork Tacos

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Carnitas get an Irish twist in this recipe: Pork shoulder is marinated in Guinness beer and rubbed with chili powder, paprika, and cinnamon.

Recipe: Guinness Braised Pork Tacos

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Just dump your ingredients into the Instant Pot and let dinner cook itself in no time.

Recipe: Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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This rich stew is so thick it almost tastes like gravy, and the beef is so tender it falls right apart. Don't let the three-hour cooking time scare you; once you put everything in the pot, just let it simmer and relax.

Recipe: Irish Beef Stew

6. Irish Egg Rolls

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If you're pressed for time, use a store bought horseradish sauce for dipping. The appetizer itself calls for just four ingredients: corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and egg roll wrappers.

Recipe: Irish Egg Rolls

7. Irish Potato Pancakes

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These perfectly crispy potato pancakes come together in about 15 minutes. The best part is you probably have all the ingredients already in your kitchen.

Recipe: Irish Potato Pancakes

9. Irish Nachos

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Swap the tortilla chips for baked potato disks and whip up this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get creative and top these "nachos" with anything from cheese and chives to sour cream and bacon.

Recipe: Irish Nachos

10. Instant Pot Colcannon

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Colcannon is basically jazzed up mashed potatoes that get a kick from cabbage, onions, scallions, and plenty of melted butter.

Recipe: Instant Pot Colcannon

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Coddle is an Irish potato, sausage, and bacon stew cooked in Guinness broth. Make a big batch and save some for lazy nights.

Recipe: Dublin Coddle

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These roast beef sliders are topped with swiss cheese, mushrooms, and onions, then covered with a Guinness glaze. They're the perfect dish if you're feeding a crowd.

Recipe: Guinness Beef Sliders

13. Beer and Cheese Soup

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This addictive soup is made with Irish cheddar, cream cheese, Irish-style lager, butter, and Dijon mustard. The bread bowls aren't necessary, though they're highly encouraged.

Recipe: Beer and Cheese Soup

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This recipe may seem intimidating because of the long cook time, but it's the definition of a dump dinner. Just throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and wait.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

15. Irish Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapeño

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Let's hear it for savory muffins. These guys are a little spicy, super cheesy, and perfectly doughy.

Recipe: Irish Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapeño

16. Irish Onion Soup

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Pssst, there's Whiskey in this soup. Get the recipe.

17. Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

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Start a long day of St. Patty's day drinking off right with this hearty breakfast.

Recipe: Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

18. Beer Bread

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Baking bread from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating. This magical recipe calls for just five ingredients and comes together in about an hour.

Recipe: Beer Bread

19. Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

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A lightened-up version of a classic Irish recipe, this soup is loaded with vegetables. To save yourself virtually any effort, you can make it right in the slow cooker.

Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

20. Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

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Don't hold back on this homemade whiskey caramel sauce. Holidays are just an excuse to eat lots of sweets, after all.

Recipe: Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

21. Bailey's Chocolate Mousse

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When life gives you Bailey's, drink a lot of it. Then use the rest to make light and fluffy chocolate mousse.

Recipe: Bailey's Chocolate Mousse

22. Pistachio and Irish Cream Fudge

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Four ingredients can go a long way. These boozy chocolates are made with just white chocolate chips, condensed milk, pistachio nuts, and Irish cream.

Recipe: Pistachio and Irish Cream Fudge

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Afraid of baking? This decadent cheesecake doesn't even require you turn on the oven. Just prepare everything and let it sit for as long as overnight in the fridge.

Recipe: No-Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

24. Lucky Charm Rice Krispies

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Talk about magically delicious...

Recipe: Lucky Charm Rice Krispies

25. Irish Cream Brownies

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Traditional brownies get a St. Patty's Day upgrade thanks to this Irish cream frosting.

Recipe: Irish Cream Brownies

26. Thin Mint Cookies

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They're minty, they're chocolatey, and they're shamrock-colored. What more could you want for dessert on St. Paddy's?

Recipe: Thin Mint Cookies

27. Shamrock Mint Brownie Bites

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These bite-sized sweets are so good, you're going to want to go back for seconds...and thirds.

Recipe: Shamrock Mint Brownie Bites

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This recipe is all about the four-ingredient crumble topping, which is made with butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon.

Recipe: Irish Apple Crumble Cake

29. Irish Car Bomb Brownies

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A riff on the popular alcoholic shot, these car bomb inspired brownies are the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and airy.

Recipe: Irish Car Bomb Brownies

30. Bailey's Chocolate Poke Cake

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If you want to save time (or you're afraid of baking) feel free to start with chocolate cake mix.

Recipe: Bailey's Chocolate Poke Cake

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Imagine if you crossed a savory scone with a chocolate chip muffins. The result: These slightly sweet, super buttery desserts.

Recipe: Irish Soda Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins

32. Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots

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Dessert tastes better when it's boozy. This shots start with instant pudding and whipped cream, and they get a nice kick from creme de menthe.

Recipe: Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots

33. Irish Mimosas

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Any holiday is a good excuse for day drinking, right? Spice up your average Prosecco mimosa with some Irish whiskey and remember, you're celebrating!

Recipe: Irish Mimosas

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Made with orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec), Irish whiskey, lemon and lime juice, apricot preserves, and tonic water, these co*cktails are bright, citrus-packed, and refreshing.

Recipe: Sweet Whiskey Lemonade

35. Iced Irish Coffee

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Maybe save this cup of Joe for the afternoon because coffee gets a boozy boost from Irish whiskey.

Recipe: Iced Irish Coffee

36. St. Patrick’s Day Mojito Sherbet Punch

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If you're looking for a party drink that packs a punch, this big batch co*cktail is perfect for you.

Recipe: St. Patrick’s Day Mojito Sherbet Punch

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    What is the traditional food for 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 is Saint Patrick's famous quote? ›

    Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me. Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.

    What is the blessing for St. Patrick's Day 2024? ›

    Most center around blessing friends and family to live a life of growing joy and abundance. “May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.” “May green be the grass you walk on, may blue be the skies above you, may pure be the joys that surround you, may true be the hearts that love you.”

    What is the Saint Patrick's prayer? ›

    I arise today, through God's strength to pilot me, God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to guard me, God's shield to protect me, God's host to save me From snares of devils, From temptation of vices, From everyone ...

    What meat is eaten on St. Patrick's Day? ›

    The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage.

    What is a typical Irish dish? ›

    Shepherd's Pie

    A classic found on dinner tables throughout Ireland, shepherd's pie combines beef and vegetables in a crust of mashed potatoes. It's a traditional Irish food that gathers distinctly Irish ingredients in a single dish. And it can even be made with a plant-based twist in this vegan shepherd's pie recipe!

    What is a nice Irish saying? ›

    A good friend is like a four-leaf clover. Hard to find and lucky to have. May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road.

    What is Saint Patrick's birth year? ›

    St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461.

    What are the three symbols of St. Patrick? ›

    THE RICH SYMBOLS OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY
    • Shamrock: The Three-Leaved Clover. The shamrock is a three-leaved clover that has become synonymous with St. ...
    • Green: The Colour of the Emerald Isle. Green is another symbol closely associated with St. ...
    • Leprechauns: The Mischievous Fairy. ...
    • Harp: The National Symbol of Ireland.

    What do you shout on St. Patrick's Day? ›

    Erin go Bragh”

    The phrase, which means “Ireland forever,” is an Anglicization of Éire go Brách, which translates to “Ireland till the end of time.” The phrase may have first come to use during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as a rallying cry for Irish independence.

    What is the luck quote for St. Patrick's Day? ›

    "May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you." "Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part." "May luck be your friend in whatever you do, and may trouble be always a stranger to you."

    What is an Irish saying for St Patricks Day? ›

    Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!

    Meaning: “Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!” or literally, “Happy Day of the Festival of Patrick to you!”

    What food do you bring to a St. Patrick's Day party? ›

    17 St. Patrick's Day Party Food Ideas to Offer
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage. You can't have a St. ...
    • 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 is the national dish of Ireland? ›

    Irish Stew is a thick, hearty dish of mutton, potatoes, and onions and undisputedly the national dish of Ireland. Within the dish are many of the ingredients synonymous with the island, potatoes being one of the most recognized.

    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.
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