St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and I’ve pulled together 25 of my favorite Irish and Irish inspired recipes to make the day feel special. We’ve got slow simmered stews, golden soda bread, and playful green treats that’ll make kids giggle.
Something cozy and wonderful for everybody. I can’t wait to cook through these with you.
1. Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders with Guinness Mustard
Europe meets America in this creative recipe that’s ideal for a St. Paddy’s day potluck. You’ll slow-cook spicy beef brisket, then shred it and stuff it into a soft bun with tangy coleslaw and a grainy Guinness (or Irish stout) mustard. It’s the perfect finger food for a St. Patrick’s Day bash.
2. Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls with Homemade Beer Mustard
I’m obsessed with this fun fusion of cuisines! And it makes total sense if you think about it.
Regular egg rolls often feature cabbage with meat. So why not corned beef?
Of course, what really makes these pop is that homemade beer mustard. So be sure to make extra!
3. Potato Candy
They may look like spuds, but this potato candy is all for show. It’s really a tasty blend of cream cheese, coconut, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and butter. But it’s such a fun party gag, so I highly recommend it!
4. Shamrock Veggie Skewers
These shamrock skewers are adorable and appetizing. Serve on St. Patrick’s Day, and they’ll do double duty as a delicious treat and a great conversation starter. Made with bell peppers, cucumbers, and broccoli, they’re green, healthy, and perfect for snacking and dipping.
5. Champ
Champ is similar to colcannon in that it’s basically mashed spuds. But the big difference lies in the add-ons. Champ typically swirls in sliced green onions and blends everything together with milk and butter – lots of butter.
6. Dublin Coddle
Dublin coddle is one of those chuck-everything-in-a-pot kind of meals. And it was originally a way to use up leftovers for thrifty cooks.
A salty, savory combo of sausage, bacon, spuds, and onions, it’s a uniquely comforting casserole. So dump everything in a Dutch oven and let it simmer until it’s meaty and delicious.
7. Classic Shamrock Shake (McDonald’s copycat)
This Irish-American fave is only available for a short time every year. But it’s so insanely good, I think it’s time we make it a staple in our weekly menus. And thanks to this recipe, we can!
8. Full Irish Breakfast
A full Irish breakfast is an event. Every family has their own take on the classic, but the essentials are fried eggs, thick cut bacon, black pudding, sausages, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, and crispy hash browns. Come hungry, because this plate is massive and it’s magnificent.
9. Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage might be the most famous Irish dinner around, and if it’s ever disappointed you, this recipe will change everything. It’s ridiculously easy.
Just load everything into your slow cooker and let time do all the work. You end up with tender, flavorful beef and perfectly cooked cabbage in a cozy broth. It really is that simple.
10. Shamrock Pancakes
I cut them into little shamrock shapes and honestly, they’re the cutest, most delicious way to make kids squeal on St. Patrick’s morning. A few drops of green food dye turn the batter a bright, happy emerald.
Want an extra festive twist? Stir in a teensy splash of Baileys or a whisper of mint extract. Stack them high and watch them disappear.
11. Green Oatmeal
I call this my sneaky green breakfast because it’s actually good for you. I skip the artificial coloring entirely and stir a handful of spinach right into the creamy porridge.
You’ll never detect it. Sweet banana and a scoop of protein powder do the concealing. Nobody has to know.
12. Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos
Here’s another Tex-Mex twist on everyone’s favorite St. Patrick’s day food. Spicy corned beef brisket sliced and piled into tortillas with cheddar and shredded cabbage?
Yes, please! Just be sure to have lots of napkins ready because this could get messy (the good kind of messy).
13. Barmbrack
Barmbrack lives in that happy middle ground between bread and cake. It’s studded with dried fruits and warm spices, and was originally made for Samhain celebrations, known as Halloween over here. While it’s perfect for the harvest, I love it just as much on the St. Patrick’s Day table.
14. Deviled Eggs with Corned Beef and Cabbage
These deviled eggs feature corned beef and greens. It’s a simple way to elevate this appetizer, but it sure is tasty!
You’ll blend egg yolk with finely sliced cabbage and beef to make a rich paste. Then top them with carrots and parsley. And they’re so yummy, I bet they’ll be your new go-to recipe.
15. Potato Scones
You can’t beat the one-of-a-kind taste of fresh, soft potato puffs served warm with butter. This recipe is a frugal but flavorful snack – making the most of leftover mash.
And unlike regular scones, they’re fried until crispy. Though they still have a fluffy middle!
16. Irish Stew
I’m convinced Irish stew was created to cure the gray, rainy Irish winter blues. Tender chunks of beef and vegetables simmered together until everything is fall apart delicious.
That’s pure comfort in a bowl. If the forecast calls for snow on St. Patrick’s Day, get a big pot of this bubbling on the stove. You’ll be so glad you did.
17. Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is a speedy loaf leavened with buttermilk and baking soda, no yeast required. It might look like a sturdy, tough brick from the outside, but slice into it and you’ll find a soft, fluffy, impossibly moist crumb. Warm slices slathered with butter and a steaming cup of tea is the only way to go.
18. Irish Potato Soup
Thick, nourishing, and very satisfying, potato stew is another cold-weather favorite. This is a dish steeped in both tradition and flavor.
And it uses only pantry staples, so you can make it any night of the week. Serve a big bowl with a chunk of soda bread. Yum!
19. Reuben-Topped Potato Nachos
Nachos are definitely not Irish. But I think anyone in Ireland would go nuts for this spin on the Tex-Mex classic.
You’ll swap chips for tater slices and add lean corned beef instead of taco-spiced ground beef. Dressed with cheese and a bit of sauerkraut, it’s weird but wonderful, and it works.
20. Irish Stout Chocolate Cupcakes
Got a bottle of stout sitting in the pantry? Then this is the dessert for you!
They’re chocolatey, intense, and deeply flavorful. But the frosting is nice and light, so they’re totally balanced. The beer will bake off in the sponge, so feel free to use another frosting if these are for kids.
21. Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with ground lamb (hence the ‘shepherd’). And it’s so worth going the extra mile on St. Patrick’s Day and make the most of spring lamb.
You’ll love the meaty filling and cheesy mash on top. And it’s a guaranteed crowd-please any night of the week.
22. Colcannon Puffs
If you’re bored with mashed potatoes, here’s a chance to take them to the next level. Just scoop it into balls, and bake until golden.
They’re crispy on the outside and soft and savory on the inside. Serve them with beef stew, and you’re all set.
23. Corned Beef Hash
Is it even March 17th if you don’t enjoy a plate of corned beef hash? I don’t think so!
This meaty dish is straightforward but always delivers. And you can even jazz it up with a fried egg on top.
Make it nice and runny, so the yolk drips over the meat. Yum!
24. Reuben Sandwich
The classic Reuben may not technically be from Ireland, but corned beef sure is! So that makes this my go-to St. Paddy’s day sammy.
And what a sammy it is! That thing is epic looking and totally drool-worthy. Between the tender corned beef, zippy sauerkraut, spicy Russian dressing, and melty Swiss cheese, it’s crunchy, tangy, spicy, and to die for.
25. Boxty
Boxty is a rustic, substantial potato pancake that puts leftover mashed spuds to brilliant use. The recipe has been around forever and is loved in Ireland, Northern England, and Scotland alike.
I like to serve them like hash browns. Piled on a plate with fried eggs and bacon, it’s a proper hearty breakfast.