36 St. Patrick's Day Recipes (2024)

These delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes include festive foods like Instant Pot corned beef, Irish stew and the always popular Shamrock Shake!

Celebrate all things Irish with these main dishes, side dishes, desserts, appetizers and drinks. This is the ultimate Saint Patrick’s Day menu planning guide!

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Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and you may be wondering what to do for meal planning on this festive occasion. Don’t wait until the last minute, make some amazing dishes that will delight your friends and family.

You will want savory appetizers to start the celebration like Reuben dip, Irish nachos or Irish eggrolls. There’s nothing like a hot and crispy snack to get the party going! Also, you can make your meal one to remember with classics like slow cooker corned beef, colcannon and tender braised cabbage.

Whip up some of your favorite St. Patrick’s Day treats for dessert. There are so many fun and colorful desserts like pot of gold cookies or green velvet cupcakes. You can also go all out with a decadent Baileys and Guinness cake or Irish cream Bundt cake.

For a thoroughly delicious meal try my Irish stew. This mix of beef, potatoes and veggies is comfort food at its finest. You could consider this a St. Patrick’s Day recipe and it is always a family favorite!

I wanted to make your menu planning incredibly simple and give you sort of a “one-stop-shop” for recipes. Here are 36 of the best St. Patrick’s Day recipes so prepare to party. I even cover your festive drink options with refreshing beverages like an Irish mule or a Baileys martini!

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Braised Cabbage

This braised cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage slow cooked with carrots, onions, butter and seasonings until tender. The absolute best way to eat cabbage!

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Ale and Cheddar Soup

A heavenly ale and liquid melted cheddar soup seasoned with smoky bacon and spicy jalapeno pepper that is pure comfort in a bowl!

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Baileys & Guinness Cake

A rich chocolate cake infused with Guinness paired with a Baileys dark chocolate ganache and a Baileys buttercream.

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Baked Reuben Sliders

Baked reuben sliders are crazy easy to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! You could make some for game day too. They fly off the plate!!

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Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

This cabbage and sausage skillet is a combination of smoked sausage, vegetables and savory seasonings, all cooked together to make a quick and easy dinner. A hearty low carb meal that always gets rave reviews!

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Coffee & Baileys Cake

The perfect pairing of coffee and Baileys in this delicious layer cake. Vanilla cake with chocolate ganache and a coffee Baileys swiss meringue buttercream.

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Baileys Martini

This Baileys martini recipe is perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day party – or any party! You can serve this chocolate martini for happy hour or dessert!

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Dublin Coddle

Dublin coddle is a traditional Irish classic made with potatoes, sausage and bacon slow cooked to perfection!

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Corned Beef Hash

This corned beef hash is a blend of diced corned beef, potatoes and onions, all cooked together until golden brown and tender. Add a fried egg on top and you have the perfect hearty breakfast option!

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Colcannon

This colcannon recipe is a mix of mashed potatoes, sauteed cabbage and bacon, all combined to form a hearty and savory side dish. Colcannon pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork, and also happens to be super easy to make.

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Green Velvet St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with these yummygreen velvet St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon

This fried cabbage is cooked to tender perfection with bacon and onions. A super easy low carb side dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

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Guinness Beef Sliders

These Guinness beef sliders are everything you would want in a sandwich! These roast beef sliders are topped with a rich Guinness glaze. A perfect appetizer!

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Guinness Beer Nuts

These Guinness beer nuts are coated with a sweet beer glaze then tossed with pieces of smoky bacon. Perfect for snacking on with a beer!

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Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

This flavorful mac and cheese is made with Guinness stout, sharp Irish cheddar and a touch of Dijon mustard.

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Easy Guinness Irish Soup

This take on a French onion soup gets an Irish twist with this Guinness Irish soup. It features the rich flavor of Guinness stout in the broth and has a thick slice of garlic bread smothered in Irish cheddar cheese.

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Irish Egg Rolls with Parsley Cream Sauce

Irish egg rolls are all of the classic corned beef and cabbage flavors wrapped up in crunchy egg roll wrappers and dipped in a creamy parsley sauce.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef

This Instant Pot corned beef is pressure cooked until tender, then served with potatoes, cabbage and carrots in a garlic butter sauce. An easy one pot meal that's great for St. Patrick's Day or any other day of the year!

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Irish Mule

This Irish mule recipe is a refreshing blend of whiskey, ginger beer and lime juice, all served up in a copper mug. A quick and easy co*cktail that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

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Irish Cream Bundt Cake

This easy cake is made without alcohol and begins with a cake mix. it's a great St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipe!

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Irish Soda Bread

This Irish soda bread is a light and tender loaf studded with plenty of raisins and baked to golden brown perfection. A super easy quick bread recipe that pairs well with so many different main course options!

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Irish Nachos

This recipe for Irish nachos is potato chips layered with plenty of cheese and toppings. Potato nachos are a simple yet unique snack that's perfect for parties!

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Irish Potato Candy

This Irish potato candy is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! They are made from coconut, cream cheese, sugar and cinnamon and they look like potatoes!

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Pot of Gold Cupcakes

Pot of gold cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day! They are rich, dark chocolate cake with rainbow striped frosting. The gold coin on top is a fun touch!

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Mini Baileys Chocolate Cheesecakes

These mini Baileys chocolate cheesecakes are easy to make and perfect for sharing! They are made with Irish cream liqueur, they’re also a great treat for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Pot o’ Gold Cookies

Make your own pot o’ gold for St. Patrick’s Day! These cookies are festive sugar cookies that are perfect for kids or to give to friends.

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Reuben Dip

This Reuben dip is a hot cheesy dip made with the classic sandwich ingredients including corned beef, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. A unique and unexpected party offering that always gets rave reviews!

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Irish Stew

This Irish stew is a blend of tender meat, carrots and potatoes, all simmered to perfection in a savory and complex beer broth. The perfect comfort food meal for a cold night!

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Roasted Cabbage

This roasted cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage seasoned with olive oil and spices, then oven baked until tender and browned. A simple and inexpensive side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.

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Shamrock Sour co*cktail

The perfect co*cktail for St. Patrick’s Day, try the shamrock sour with a DIY shamrock drink stirrer too!

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Sauteed Cabbage

This sauteed cabbage is coarsely chopped green cabbage cooked with butter, onions, garlic and fresh herbs. An easy and inexpensive side dish that pairs well with chicken, steak and pork.

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

This slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is seasoned corned beef cooked with potatoes, carrots and cabbage. A crock pot meal that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

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St. Patrick’s Day S’more Snack Mix

Ooey gooey marshmallow covered popcorn with grahams and chocolate. What’s not to love?

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Shamrock Shake

This Shamrock Shake recipe is a copy of the McDonald's favorite! It's a mix of ice cream, milk and mint, all blended to creamy perfection.

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Corned Beef Leprechaun Cheeseball

This corned beef leprechaun cheeseball is sure to make everyone laugh. It's an amazing appetizer for your St. Patrick’s day party!

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is cabbage leaves filled with beef and rice, coated in a homemade tomato sauce and baked to perfection. A comfort food classic that’s hearty, delicious and simple to make.

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No matter how you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you can have the perfect eats with this list of festive dishes. Enjoy these amazing recipes and don’t forget to wear green!

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FAQs

What do the Irish eat that isn't corned beef? ›

"Slow-cooked beef stews or lamb stews are probably the most popular, served with colcannon, which is butter mashed potatoes with cabbage folded through, it's real Irish soul food," she says. McKenna, who grew up in Cork and now calls Dublin home, admits she's never had green beer, but would give it a try.

What's the average number of drinks consumed on St. Patrick's Day? ›

WalletHub says on average, a person will drink about 4.2 drinks on St. Patrick's Day. 36% of men reportedly admitted to binge drinking on St. Patrick's Day.

Why do Irish drink so much on St. Patrick's Day? ›

In celebration of the life of their patron Saint, Irish Christians removed the restrictions associated with Lent on this day and threw large parties to commemorate his death. The second reason beer and St. Patrick's Day are so closely tied has to do with the Irish immigration of the 1840s.

How to teach children about St. Patrick's Day? ›

St. Patrick's Day is so much more than rainbows and shamrocks (although we do love those too). Read a book on Irish history or watch these videos to introduce students to facts about Ireland. Then distribute acrostic poem templates with words like “leprechaun,” “shamrock,” and “St.

What did the Irish eat instead of potatoes? ›

Until the arrival of the potato in the 16th century, grains such as oats, wheat and barley, cooked either as porridge or bread, formed the staple of the Irish diet. The most common form of bread consisted of flatbread made from ground oats.

Do real Irish eat corned beef and cabbage? ›

Corned beef and cabbage is not the national dish of Ireland. You would not eat this dish on St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. It is usually only eaten around the religious holiday in the US.

What state drinks the most on St Patrick's day? ›

Findings. Tenor found that the “drunkest” state on St. Patty's day is Wyoming, seeing a 106% spike in 'drunk' searches compared to the national average. Closely following are Montana (+78%), Minnesota (+68%), Iowa (+52%) and Michigan (+42%).

What is the official drink of St Patrick's day? ›

Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like a pint of Guinness or a frosty glass of green beer. While there's nothing wrong with keeping things simple, it's also fun to get creative with your drink menu. Think cozy co*cktails made with Baileys or refreshing drinks with a bright green hue that's perfect for the season.

What did St. Patrick supposedly banish from Ireland? ›

Patrick banished snakes from the Emerald Isle. Legend has it that Patrick stood on an Irish hillside and delivered a sermon that drove the island's serpents into the sea. While it's true that the Emerald Isle is mercifully snake-free, chances are that's been the case throughout human history.

What is Saint Patrick the patron saint of? ›

He is recognizably a patron saint of Ireland and a patron of migrants because of his association with the Irish. Patrick is a patron saint of engineers because he oversaw the construction of churches and, it is said, taught the Irish to build arches of lime mortar instead of dry masonry.

Do the Irish drink everyday? ›

In terms of frequency, 12 percent of respondents drink “less than once a month”; 25 percent drink “less than once a week”; 30 percent drink “once a week”; 33 percent of respondents drink “more than once a week”; and 0.66 percent of respondents drink daily.

What is the color code for St. Patrick's day Green? ›

The official Pantone color designations for the green and orange colors are PMS 347 and PMS 151. The Hex codes, RGB, and CMYK formulations are: Green PMS 347: Hex #009a49 | RGB 0,154,73 | CMYK 100,0,53,40.

When was St. Patrick born and died? ›

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. There are many legends and stories of St.

What do leprechauns give you? ›

What should a leprechaun leave behind? Many people choose to have leprechauns leave something related to gold behind, like gold coins or gold foil-wrapped chocolate. Really though, leprechauns can leave whatever kind of treat your family or children like best, whether that's a certain candy bar or fresh cookies.

Why did Irish Americans replace bacon with corned beef? ›

These immigrants found that corned beef was a similar meat to the bacon they traditionally ate back in Ireland, but it was much cheaper and more readily available in America. So, they started incorporating corned beef into their traditional Irish dishes, particularly on special occasions like St. Patrick's Day.

Why did Irish immigrants start eating corned beef? ›

With more money for food, the Irish could afford meat for the first time. But instead of their beloved bacon, the Irish began eating beef. And the beef they could afford just happened to be corned beef, the thing their great-grandparents were famous for.

What is Irish bacon? ›

Irish bacon is traditionally made from the back of the pig as opposed to the pork belly commonly used in American bacon. In this sense it is more similar to Canadian bacon; both Canadian and Irish bacon are referred to as back bacon but the Irish variety has more fat and often cut into a round shape.

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