St Patricks Day Recipes – 50 Irish Recipes

Looking for Irish recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? I have 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day to transport your taste-buds to Ireland!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. That’s why I have 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day both sweet and savory! Over the years this recipe round-up has become a Pinterest favorite. I have broken up the recipes by breakfast, appetizers, drinks, side dishes, main dishes and desserts. You are sure to find something you can indulge on come St. Patrick’s day (or any other day of the year that you are craving Irish food)!

I’m not Irish, but I love the food. Whenever its cold out I crave a piping hot shepherds pie. Ironically, I feel like we eat the most Irish food when we go up north. Somehow we always manage to find ourselves at an Irish pub. That is what has inspired a lot of my Irish recipes here on Katie’s Cucina.

FAQs

Tips and Tricks

If you are new to cooking Irish food I have a few tips and tricks to guide you along the way!

• Embrace the versatility of potatoes – Potatoes are a staple in Irish cuisine, so experiment with different varieties and cooking methods to add depth and flavor to your dishes, whether mashed, roasted, or in a hearty stew.
• Use Guinness beer for depth of flavor – Incorporate Guinness stout into recipes like stews, pies, and even desserts to add a rich, malty flavor that enhances the dish’s complexity.
• Master the art of Irish soda bread – Achieve the perfect texture and flavor in your Irish soda bread by handling the dough gently and not overmixing, and remember to slash the dough before baking for that iconic cross shape.
• Explore regional variations – Ireland’s different regions offer unique culinary traditions, so don’t hesitate to explore recipes from various parts of the country to experience the full breadth of Irish cuisine.
• Pair with Irish beverages – Complement your Irish dishes with authentic beverages like Irish whiskey, stout, or cider, enhancing the overall dining experience with complementary flavors and aromas.

Irish Breakfast Recipes

If you want to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day with breakfast, you will love my Irish Breakfast Recipes. My kids love my St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Pancakes and my husband loves my Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash recipe.

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Pancakes

Treat your family to these St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Pancakes. Fluffy green dyed buttermilk pancakes topped with a sweet cream, whipped cream, and Lucky Charms Cereal. This breakfast will help them find the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow!

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Spinach Pancakes – Naturally Green Pancakes with NO Food Coloring

These spinach pancakes are a vivid green without the use of any food coloring. A perfect St. Patrick’s Day recipe that’s gluten-free & vegan.

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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

Start your morning with this quick and hearty Corned Beef Hash and Eggs—a delicious one-pan breakfast ready in just 30 minutes!

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Full Irish Breakfast Recipe – Happy Foods Tube

Full Irish breakfast is the best meal to enjoy on a weekend or when a long day is ahead of you. This cooked Irish fry-up is hearty and tastes amazing!

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Irish Breakfast Wrap

The only thing Irish about this breakfast wrap is the homemade corned beef hash, but it's also stuffed with eggs and homemade Russian sauce. If a Reuben sandwich had a breakfast baby it would be this wrap.

Leftover Corned Beef Breakfast Sandwiches

These Corned Beef Breakfast Sandwiches are a delicious way to make use of any leftover corned beef you may have on your hands after St. Patrick’s Day.

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Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash

Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash is a delicious way to use up leftover corned beef brisket with a unique twist. By adding a mix of boiled white potatoes and sweet potatoes it gives this classic breakfast dish a whole new level of flavor.

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Bubble & Squeak (Low Carb, THM S)

Bubble & Squeak is a traditional Irish/English breakfast, this is a wonderful low carb version that fits well within your Trim Healthy Mama or Diabetic Lifestyle.

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Irish Appetizers

If you want to start out your dinner with a little nibble. I suggest you try my Sweet Potato Irish Fries or my Baked Reuben Dip. Two of my absolute favorite Irish appetizer recipes.

Sweet Potato Irish Fries

Make a tasty Irish snack of Sweet Potato Irish Fries using fresh crinkle cut sweet potatoes, corned beef, and cheese in less than 30 minutes!

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“Paddy Pockets” – Filled Shamrock Hand Pies! – The Kitchen Prep Blog

“Paddy Pockets” – Filled shamrock hand pies! These easy, festive St. Patrick’s Day appetizers will outshine the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Shamrock-shaped “hot pockets” stuffed with your favorite fillings are a perfect addition to your March menus.

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Irish Cheese and Bacon Popcorn

An addicting savory snack of popcorn tossed with Irish cheese and bacon for a very special occasion.

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Irish Nachos recipe: with potatoes, bacon and guacamole

We love this fun twist in nachos: Irish Nachos recipe: with potatoes, bacon and guacamole are a sure hit for St. Patricks day or any brunch, lunch or dinner!

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Irish Pub Cheese Recipe

Irish Pub Cheese Recipe – silky smooth and loaded with Irish cheddar and beer flavor. This Pub Cheese Recipe makes a fabulous snack for Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Hot Reuben Dip Recipe

Hot Reuben Dip Recipe has all the flavors of a Reuben sandwich, but with out the bread. A mix of corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian sauce, and swiss cheese baked until bubbly. Use baguette slices or bagel chips to dip and enjoy.

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Irish Potato Bites

These Irish Potato Bites are little potatoes stuffed with cheese and corned beef, a simple but tasty appetizer recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. These mini potato skins are also a great game day recipe for March Madness or the Super Bowl.

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Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes – A Spicy Perspective

Irish Boxty Potato Pancake Recipe – Served with savory mushrooms and and an incredible whiskey gravy, this Irish potato pancake dish is a Saint Patrick’s Day favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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Irish Drink Recipes

If you want to wet your whistle try one of these Irish Drink Recipes that are sure to put you in the mood to try and find that pot o’gold!

Guinness Float

A Guinness Float is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat, combining rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with bold, malty Guinness stout for a perfectly indulgent adult dessert.

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Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe

I love the idea of a delicious minty green milkshake just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. So I thought it would be fun to share my homemade version of a classic. This copycat shamrock

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Irish Coffee Shooters (Hot or Iced) – Marla Meridith

What could be better than coffee, whipped cream & whiskey??!! Oh gee, to have all that in one line of text is pretty awesome ~ let alone to have all of ’em in one drink! These Irish Coffee Shooters are a fun twist on a classic cocktail.

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Nutella Irish Cream Milkshake

This Nutella Irish Cream Milkshake is rich and decadent.

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Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail Recipe

Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail – a delicious twist on the classic cocktail with Irish cream, Kahlua, and vodka for a boozy creamy treat!

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Homemade Irish Cream Recipe (Made a Bit Lighter)

This delicious homemade Irish cream has less fat than the original because of a smart substitution that you won’t even notice. But trust me, it tastes just as good. It’s way cheaper than buying a bottle too!

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Irish Martini Recipe | Diethood

Irish Martini – A splash of vodka, some strong espresso and a good dose of Irish Cream create this rich and so delicious Irish Martini.

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Irish Side Dish Recipes

Warm up to a big bowl of baked potato soup. Make my yeast-free beer bread and serve my Brussels Sprouts with Corned Beef the next time you have leftover corned beef!

Corned Beef and Brussel Sprouts

Corned Beef and Brussel Sprouts is an Irish-twist on two classic dishes; corned beef and cabbage — a unique Irish-style side dish that can be made any time time of the year.

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Irish Leek and Potato Soup

This Irish Leek and Potato Soup is so hearty and satisfying.

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Creamy Cabbage & Potato Soup – The Kitchen Prep Blog

Creamy Cabbage & Potato Soup! Cabbage, hash brown potatoes and fresh dill are the stars of this creamy, satisfying cabbage soup recipe that comes together in 30 minutes! A perfect weeknight meal or a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Butter)

How to make the delicious Irish dish called Colcannon. It’s a buttery blend of potatoes and kale with a lot of butter. And then some more butter. Did I mention there’s some butter going on here?

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Homemade Russian Sauce

Russian Sauce is a classic sauce that is made up of condiments and spices you'll find in your refrigerator and pantry. You can make this homemade sauce in minutes using a food processor or blender.

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Beer Bread

Scared to bake with yeast? Make a loaf of this four ingredient beer bread recipe. Fresh thick homemade bread made in under an hours time with no resting time needed!

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Irish Stout Onion Soup – French Onion Soup with Irish Stout

This gluten free Irish stout onion soup is made with buttery toasted thyme croutons and topped with plenty of Irish cheddar.

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Irish Soda Bread

Big, fluffy Irish Soda Bread is no-knead and no rise! Easy to make and perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day or any day of the week!

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Baked Potato Soup

Belly up to a big bowl of baked potato soup–a creamy and thick soup adorned with bacon, chives, and lots of shredded cheddar cheese.

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Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipe

This Cheddar Cheese Bread recipe is considered a savory quick bread as it does not require any yeast. Best of all you were have a fresh baked loaf of bread in about an hours time.

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Irish Main Dish Recipes

There is more to Irish food then just corned beef and cabbage. I mean I do have a stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot version. However, I also love my Shepherd’s Pie recipe and my Reuben Panini is a great way to use up leftovers!

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is an easy go-to recipe for many American's who like to celebrate the flavors of St. Patrick's Day. This recipe yields fork-tender corned beef in just 2.5 hours time.

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Reuben Panini

Love a good Reuben sandwich? Try my pressed Reuben panini recipe made in minutes using just a few simple ingredients.

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Shepherd’s Pie

If you like lamb, feel free to sub it out or maybe even do a half and half mixture. Either way–this Shepherd’s Pie recipe will be a new family favorite!

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Our family favorite Grandpa’s Irish Stew (Macaroni Goulash)

Our family favorite Grandpa’s Irish Stew (an easy Macaroni Goulash) is full of meaty tomato and pasta flavor with peas and onions for a quick hearty dish!

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Stovetop Corned Beef

I'm sharing how to make Stovetop Corned Beef that includes boiling potatoes, cabbage and carrots. This classic Irish dinner recipes comes together in a few hours.

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Vegan Irish Stew

Hearty vegetables in a rich, earthy, thick stout beer broth. It’s a stick to your ribs kinda stew!

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Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie

Are you looking for a quick healthy dinner to make on a busy weeknight? My family loves this Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie.

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One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe

One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe Easy and delicious One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe is a quick and delicious one pot dinner that is bursting with Irish Whiskey flavor in just

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Dublin Coddle Recipe | Traditional Irish Winter Stew Recipe

Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish winter stew made with potatoes, sausage and bacon. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s comforting and delicious!

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Irish Beef Stew Recipe

An Irish Beef Stew adapted for the slow cooker/crock pot using both red wine and Guinness beer!

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Dessert for St Patricks Day

After a hearty comforting meal you can’t forget dessert. If you have wee lad’s give my Lucky Charms Cereal Treats a try or whip up a batch of my Lucky Charms Snack Mix recipe.

Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are a fun and colorful twist on the classic marshmallow and cereal treat. Made with Lucky Charms cereal instead of plain rice krispies, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

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Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Bailey’s Buttercream

Since moving I have baked 3 cakes and we have only been here two weeks! And somehow, two of the three cakes start with Dark Chocolate. I obviously am not going to be ready for

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How to Make a Rainbow Bundt Cake – The Little Kitchen

Rainbow foods make me so happy–and so does this Rainbow Bundt Cake from my friend’s cookbook, My Little Pony Baking Book! The cake is easy to make and it’s delicious.

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Lucky Charms Snack Mix

Get the kids in the kitchen and make this easy and tempting Lucky Charms Snack Mix filled with popcorn, cereal, pretzels, M&M's and more! A perfect snack mix for St. Patrick's Day at home.

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No Bake Shamrock Freezer Pie

How adorable is this No Bake Shamrock Freezer Pie?! I know I made it, but I am pretty proud of it. I love the chocolate coins on top! You only need a handful of ingredients

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Guinness Brownies with Guinness Frosting – WellPlated.com

Easy Guinness Brownies. Super moist and chewy brownies with a hint of stout beer. The perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert!

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Lucky Charms Snack Mix

Get the kids in the kitchen and make this easy and tempting Lucky Charms Snack Mix filled with popcorn, cereal, pretzels, M&M's and more! A perfect snack mix for St. Patrick's Day at home.

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Chocolate Baileys Mug Cake

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here so it’s time for some boozy recipes. I made a Baileys Irish Cream Mug Cake previously. This time, I thought I’d add some chocolate to it. You can still

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Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake | Gimme Some Oven

Love Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor? Love cheesecake? You will love this Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe! Easy to prepare, and delicious to enjoy!

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Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake

This easy to make Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake is tender and uniquely flavorful. The Irish cream liqueur in the batter and the glaze is a double whammy of deliciousness.

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Now, that you have read through 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s time to figure out what recipe you want to make first to fulfill your Irish food cravings!

If you make any of these recipes, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a comment! I spend hours putting together these recipes round-ups and, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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