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Whether you’re hosting a big St. Patrick’s Day Party, or you’re just making a festive dinner for the family, you’re sure to find winning recipes down below. With everything from true Irish classics, to ‘Irish-inspired’ comfort food, this roundup has all the BEST St. Patrick’s Day Recipes you could dream of!
St. Patty’s Day has always been a special holiday in my house, in addition to marrying into a very Irish family, my husband’s birthday just so happens to be that same day. So you all already know, we take out all the stops for St. Patrick’s Day.
This roundup has a bit of everything, a definite combination of my southern roots and my husband’s Irish roots. There are several tried and true, classic Irish dishes, in addition to a couple of’ southern comfort-food meets Irish-inspired’ recipes.
You can build your entire St. Patrick’s Day meal from the recipes below. With everything from appetizers and snacks to classic main dishes, from side dishes to sweet treats, if you’re using these recipes you’re sure to have the luck of the Irish on your side!
Best Appetizers, Finger Foods, and Snacks
Hot Reuben Dip Recipe
Rich and creamy Hot Reuben Dip combines all the flavors of the classic sandwich into one delicious bite! Easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients, this dip is a fantastic one-pot appetizer or snack anytime of year, but especially for St. Patrick’s Day!
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Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Deviled Eggs – 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
These quick & easy Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Deviled Eggs are a fun, and totally tasty, way to embrace the classic while creating a creamy, delicious new tradition the whole family will enjoy as a snack, appetizer or as part of lunch or dinner.
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Irish Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Potato Skins – Simply Scratch
Potato skins filled with Irish cheddar, crispy chopped bacon, diced jalapeño and baked until the cheese melts, bacon crisps up more and the jalapeños soften.
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St. Patrick’s Day Grazing Board – Sweet Cayenne
This fresh and festive St. Patrick's Day grazing board recipe features Irish-themed foods you can pair together in delicious ways to create an amazing snack board!
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Lucky Charms Snack Mix – A Southern Soul
This easy to make recipe full of cereal, pretzels, peanuts and mint M&M’s, then coated with melted vanilla candy is a treat for St. Patrick’s Day that’s totally addictive.
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Reuben Topped Irish Nachos – Two Healthy Kitchens
Our version of Irish Nachos gets even more full-on Irish-y … they’re topped with the ever-popular flavors of a Reuben sandwich!
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St. Patrick’s Day Main Dish Recipes
Savory Irish Potato Pie – A Spicy Perspective
Crispy crust layered with potatoes, onions, and bacon. The Saint Patrick’s Day favorite is a must-have at an Irish dinner!
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Bangers And Mash (Sausage With Onion Gravy) – Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Bangers and Mash – a quick and easy Irish sausage with onion gravy served over mashed potatoes. Pure comfort food for Saint Patrick’s Day!
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Irish Stew – Good Cheap Eats
A classic Irish Stew is simple and flavorful. It comes together easily with hearty chunks of meat, potatoes, and carrots. And it brings ultimate comfort.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beed Reuben Sliders – A Southern Soul
Top them with cheese and a tangy dressing then you’ve got a dish that’s perfect for serving at parties, covered dish suppers, and of course, St. Patrick’s Day!
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Easy Rustic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe – Little Spice Jar
Of course, like with any of my other recipes this shepherd’s pie is loaded with herbs and spices to give it the best flavor.
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Amazing Side Dishes for Feeding a Crowd
Fried Cabbage & Bacon – A Southern Soul
Made with only five ingredients it’s seriously good as a side dish yet hearty enough to be served as a main course.
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Colcannon Cakes – Garlic & Zest
Crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, these simple potato cakes made with leftover colcannon, cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs are a great side dish.
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Sauteed Cabbage – Irish American Mom
Sautéed cabbage or pan-fried cabbage is first shredded, then tossed in hot melted butter in a skillet over medium high heat. This cooking method creates a tender, but slightly crispy cabbage side dish.
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Reuben Stromboli – Southern Bite
This Reuben Stromboli is just as easy as the last one, but with all the great flavors of the classic Reuben sandwich. It’s the perfect easy weeknight meal for St. Patrick’s Day
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Traditional Irish Colcannon Recipe – The Spruce Eats
Although usually associated with St. Patrick's Day, colcannon is actually most seen on Irish tables on Halloween nights when the cook hides little trinkets in the mash, each representing fortune, poverty, or perhaps the chance of a future marriage.
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Guinness Beer Bread – Plain Chicken
Flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, molasses, Guinness beer, and melted butter. Ready to eat in an hour. Great for St. Patrick’s Day!!
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Festive Desserts and Sweet Treats
St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Parfaits – Crafty Morning
Here's a fun St. Patrick's Day dessert to make for the kids or a party! So easy and delicious!
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Chocolate Mint Brownies – A Southern Soul
These brownies are rich, fudgy and have the perfect minty crunch from the M&M’s. It’s always fun to get the party started a little early…
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Irish Potato Candies – Eating Richly
These tasty Irish treats are an easy no bake dessert for St. Patrick’s Day, and look just like cute little Irish potatoes!
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St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board – Bullocks Buzz
From shamrocks to rainbows plus a pot of gold, this sweet Dessert Charcuterie Board for St. Patrick’s Day has it all!
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St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes (Pistachio Cupcakes) – Creations By Kara
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes . . . these tasty pistachio cupcakes have been a tradition at my house since I was a little girl.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies – Butter With A Side Of Bread
Fun & Festive St. Patrick’s Day Dessert recipes from cookies to jello, bread and green chocolate covered pretzels! Fantastic collection of EASY St. Patrick’s Day recipes for everyone!
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Joanne says
Yummy
Donya says
Hey there Joanne!
Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this roundup! I hope you’ve gotten some inspiration for a beautiful St. Patty’s Day meal, thank you for your support!
~Donya