This collection of St. Patrick’s Day food ideas will help you get in the holiday spirit with all things green and Irish!

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St. Patrickโ€™s Day is the perfect time to indulge in all things Irish! From Irish soda bread to corned beef and cabbage, there are so many delicious traditional recipes you can enjoy.

They’re the perfect way to honor the holiday. If youโ€™re looking for more modern twists on classic Irish dishes, try some of these St. Patrick’s Day food ideas!

St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas for Appetizers and Sides

1. Irish Soda Bread

This traditional Irish soda bread recipe is an easy, no-knead bread that takes just minutes to prepare. Itโ€™s the perfect accompaniment to your St. Patrickโ€™s Day meal or a great snack for enjoying throughout the day. Serve it warm with butter or jam for a delicious treat!

Grandmaโ€™s Irish Soda Bread
Grandmaโ€™s Irish Soda Bread
This Irish soda bread recipe is my grandmotherโ€™s and has been cherished in my family for years. You only need 7 ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep!
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2. Irish Nachos

These Irish nachos are sure to be a hit with your guests this St. Patrickโ€™s Day! Although it’s not exactly traditional, this St. Patrick’s Day food idea combines all the flavors of a traditional plate of nachos with a touch of Irish flair. Serve it as an appetizer. Or, enjoy it as a main dish. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!

Irish Nachos: An amazingly Tasty And Fan Favorite Pub Food Appetizer!
Irish Nachos: An amazingly Tasty And Fan Favorite Pub Food Appetizer!
These Irish nachos are layered potato slices topped with cheese, bacon, jalapeno, and more to make a fantastic finger food! #bakeitwithlove #Irish #nachos #pubfood #StPatricksDay #appetizers #potatoes
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3. Reuben Dip

This creamy Reuben dip is a delicious appetizer to serve at your St. Patrickโ€™s Day parties. It features all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in an easy-to-make dip that can be served with crackers or chips. This is one appetizer that won’t last long!

Reuben Dip
A Reuben sandwich is a classic for a reason – and we take all those familiar flavors and turn them into a delicious, hot dip! Layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese come together to make this a new favorite.
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4. Colcannon 

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration wouldn’t be complete without some colcannon on your plate. The traditional side dish combines creamy mashed potatoes with leafy greens for hearty flavor.

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Colcannon is an Irish favorite thatโ€™s a comforting blend of creamy mashed potatoes, warm leafy greens, and a slab of buttery goodness.
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5. Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe

This Irish bacon and cabbage recipe is one that you will want to make long after St. Patrick’s Day is over. The rich bacon pairs with the leafy cabbage, making for an irresistible combination.

Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe
Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe
Irish Cabbage and Bacon Recipe is made with only 5 ingredients! Make this tantalizing side dish for Saint Patrickโ€™s Day or for any dinner!
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6. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Is there anything better than a scoop of extra creamy mashed potatoes? These Instant Pot mashed potatoes will be an excellent side dish to all the hearty meat on your plate.

Instant Pot mashed potatoes being stirred with a wooden spoon.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot mashed potatoes are creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-easy! Theyโ€™re the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner, but just as great for a weeknight meal, too!
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7. Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Why have plain mashed potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day when you can have these loaded mashed potatoes instead? The hearty side dish combines classic mashed potatoes with bacon, sour cream, chives, cheese, and garlic for a burst of flavor and texture.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These loaded mashed potatoes have it all! With bacon, sour cream, chives, cheese, and garlic, theyโ€™re absolutely packed (or loaded!) with flavor.
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8. 3-Ingredient Bisquick Biscuits

Biscuits are always a good idea, especially when serving all the hearty meat and potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day. These simple Bisquick biscuits use Sprite to add an unexpected flavor you never knew you needed.

3-Ingredient Sprite Biscuits
3-Ingredient Bisquick Biscuits
These 3-Ingredient Bisquick Biscuits are made with Sprite and are the easiest biscuits youโ€™ll ever make!  They turn out perfect every time! 
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Crowd-Pleasing Main Courses for St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

9. Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Cook your corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker for a no-fuss approach that results in perfectly cooked, tender meat. This classic Irish dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and can be served with a side of potatoes or crusty bread to complete the meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe [VIDEO]
Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe [VIDEO]
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage packs all of the deliciousness of a good Irish meal into an easy meal that is perfect for St. Patrickโ€™s Day!
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10. Potato Soup Recipe

This flavorful potato soup recipe is the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a chilly St. Patrickโ€™s Day evening. It’s an easy one-pot meal that packs in lots of flavor and makes enough to feed a crowd. Serve it with homemade bread or soda bread for an extra special touch!

Potato Soup
This easy Potato Soup recipe is a classic! Itโ€™s creamy, filling, and the perfect dinner for a chilly day.ย 
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11. Corned Beef Hash

This classic dish can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s especially delicious on St. Patrickโ€™s Day! The Corned beef hash recipe is an easy way to transform your leftover corned beef into something new and exciting. Serve with air fryer eggs for a hearty breakfast. Or, enjoy it as is for lunch or dinner.

The Best Corned Beef Hash (Great for Leftover Corned Beef!)
The Best Corned Beef Hash (Great for Leftover Corned Beef!)
Have leftover corned beef from St. Patrickโ€™s Day? Make this Corned Beef Hash recipe! Chop up your corned beef and potatoes, fry with onions, and serve as a side or for breakfast with eggs.
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12. Irish Stew

Nothing says St. Patrickโ€™s Day like a hearty bowl of Irish Stew! This classic recipe is simple yet full of flavor and can be served with crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy it at your St. Patrickโ€™s Day dinner, and freeze the leftovers for later.

Irish Stew & Other St Patrickโ€™s Day Recipes
Irish Stew & Other St Patrickโ€™s Day Recipes
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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13. Shepherd’s Pie

This classic dish is a great way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day with your family and friends! My Shepherd’s Pie recipe features ground beef, carrots, and peas in a delicious gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Serve it as an entrรฉe with soda bread or a simple salad on the side.

A baking dish full of shepherd's pie with servings missing.
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherdโ€™s Pie pairs a hearty meat and vegetable filling with a fluffy mashed potato topping for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love!
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14. Bangers and Mash

This traditional Irish dish is a great way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day with your family and friends! Bangers and Mash feature pork or beef sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes. It’s an amazing flavor combination that will have everyone coming back for more.

Bangers and Mash (Sausage with Onion Gravy) - Crunchy Creamy Sweet
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 Patrickโ€™s Day!
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15. Crockpot Cabbage Rolls

Finish off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with these Crockpot cabbage rolls. Set up the dish in the morning, and let the Crockpot do the work while you enjoy the holiday.

Three slow cooker cabbage rolls on a plate.
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls
Heartyย crockpotย cabbage rolls are the kind of satisfying dinner we all crave on cold winter days! With a rice-and-meat filling and flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.
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16. Dublin Coddle Recipe

If you are looking to stay super traditional when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, serve up this Dublin coddle recipe. The classic holiday dish combines Irish potatoes and sausage all in one hearty stew.

Dublin Coddle Recipe (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew)
Dublin Coddle Recipe (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew)
Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish potato and sausage stew that slow cooks in the oven. Itโ€™s great for St. Patrickโ€™s Day or any day you need comfort food!
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Dessert Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

17. Rainbow Cake

This stunning rainbow cake may look intimidating to make. However, it’s surprisingly easy, and the end result is so impressive! Show off your baking skills by crafting this beautiful dessert for St. Patrickโ€™s Day.

Rainbow Layer Cake
This rainbow cake is a show-stopping crowd-pleaser. The taste and look of this rainbow layer cake are out of this world.
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18. Shamrock Shake

This homemade version of the beloved McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is sure to be a family favorite. It’s creamy, minty, and oh-so-delicious. Thereโ€™s no better way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day!

Shamrock Shake Copycat
Shamrock Shake Copycat
Love the Shamrock Shake? Use this copycat recipe to make your own. The minty, creamy shake is just what you need this week.
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19. St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Treats

These quick and easy Shamrock Treats are the perfect easy St. Patrick’s Day food idea! With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these festive treats in no time. They’re sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Shamrock Treats
St. Patrickโ€™s Day Shamrock Treats
These St.Patrickโ€™s Day Shamrock Treats are mouthwatering and delicious, Pinterest impressive, and SIMPLE and FAST! Get the DIY on All Things Mamma!
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20. Lucky Charms Cookies

These festive Lucky Charms cookies are a fun and delicious St. Patrick’s Day food idea. It’s a bright twist on a classic cookie recipe that everyone will love! These colorful treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Lucky Charms Frosted Sugar Cookies
Lucky Charms Frosted Sugar Cookies
These soft and buttery sugar cookies are topped with smooth vanilla buttercream and a pile of Lucky Charms cereal.
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21. St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Donuts

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day food idea you can serve up for breakfast? These beautiful rainbow donuts are the perfect way to bring a touch of magic to your St. Patrickโ€™s Day celebrations. The bright colors and creative design make them irresistible!

Make the Cutest Rainbow Donuts for St. Patrickโ€™s Day
Make the Cutest Rainbow Donuts for St. Patrickโ€™s Day
Rainbows have quickly become the new black and just in time for St. Patrickโ€™s Day, where rainbows are a staple and youโ€™ll be sure to find gold at the end! Rainbow foodย has been popping up everywhereย but what about turning your food into an actual rainbow, clouds and all? Youโ€™re definitely lucky (winโ€ฆ
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22. Irish Coffee

This festive coffee beverage is a perfect way to end your St. Patrickโ€™s Day celebrations. Irish Coffee recipe combines coffee, whiskey, and cream for a classic combination of flavors. It’s sure to warm you up from the inside out! Enjoy it with friends, or curl up with a mug and enjoy solo.

Classic Irish Coffee
Classic Irish Coffee
Hereโ€™s how to make the best Irish coffee recipe! Just a few ingredients make this classic whiskey and coffee drink.
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23. St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Pizza

This festive dessert pizza is a great way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Made with Bailey’s coffee creamers, it’s a simple St. Patrick’s Day food idea that’s sure to impress.

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Dessert Pizza - Grandbaby Cakes
St. Patrickโ€™s Day Dessert Pizza – Grandbaby Cakes
A Chicago inspired deep dish dessert pizza — Irish desserts have never been better with the help ofย BAILEYSยฎ Coffee Creamers Original Irish Cream!
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24. Cream Cheese Mints

These creamy, minty treats are the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your St. Patrickโ€™s Day celebrations! This Cream Cheese Mints recipe calls for just four ingredients and comes together in about 15 minutes. Just skip the yellow and red food dye, and make green only, or make yellow mints to fill a pot of “gold”!

cream cheese mints
Cream Cheese Mints
You're going to love these easy recipe for homemade mints!
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25. St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Cookies

These adorable leprechaun cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day! Start with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies, and decorate them to make them look like a leprechaun.

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Leprechaun Cookies
St. Patrickโ€™s Day Leprechaun Cookies
These St. Patrickโ€™s Day leprechaun cookies are a fun and easy St. Patrickโ€™s day treat for St. patrickโ€™s day parties or just a treat for the kids.
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26. Rainbow Waffles

These colorful Rainbow Waffles are a fun and festive way to start your St. Patrickโ€™s Day celebrations! They feature a simple waffle batter in shades of green, yellow, orange and purple. They’re an eye-catching addition to your breakfast or brunch spread.

Rainbow Waffles - A magically delicious way to start off your day
Rainbow Waffles – A magically delicious way to start off your day
Rainbow waffles are a magically delicious way to start off your day. These colorful waffles are perfect for birthday parties or St. Patrickโ€™s Day breakfast.
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27. Mint Chocolate Chip Pie

This delicious Mint Chocolate Chip Pie features a graham cracker crust filled with a creamy mint custard and topped with miniature chocolate chips. It’s an unforgettable flavor combination! Enjoy it as is, or serve it topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Mint Chocolate Chip Pie for St. Patrickโ€™s Day
Mint Chocolate Chip Pie for St. Patrickโ€™s Day
Happy St. Patrickโ€™s Day. Hopefully, youโ€™re wearing green. (I may or may not have sent my boys to school with no green on last year because I forgot.) And hopefully you have something green whipped up for dessert. If not, hereโ€™s the perfect recipe for you to whip up at the last minute.
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28. Strawberry Scones

These Strawberry Scones are a crowd-pleasing addition to any St. Patrickโ€™s Day menu! They feature a buttery scone dough flavored with freeze-dried strawberries. Then, they’re topped with an easy glaze for the perfect finish. Serve them warm or cold. Either way, everyone will love them!

Strawberry Strawberry Scones
You'll love these Strawberry scones with buttermilk that are soft and flaky, with a tender crumb and juicy fresh berries in every bite!
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29. Irish Apple Cake

This delicious Irish Apple Cake is the perfect way to end your St. Patrickโ€™s Day meal! It features tart Granny Smith apples in a moist, spiced cake batter. Enjoy it on its own, or serve it with creamy homemade custard for extra indulgence.

Authentic Irish Apple Cake
Authentic Irish Apple Cake
Authentic Irish Apple Cake ~ a traditional Irish coffee cake delicious with or without the creamy custard sauce!
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30. Bailey’s Ice Cream

This delicious Bailey’s Ice Cream is a St. Patrick’s Day food idea you’ll want to eat all year long. This easy recipe features just a few ingredients blended together for a creamy, boozy treat that everyone will love. Serve it topped with chocolate shavings or whipped cream for an extra special finish.

Baileys Ice Cream - Chocolate Chip Baileys Irish Cream Ice Cream Recipe
Baileys Ice Cream – Chocolate Chip Baileys Irish Cream Ice Cream Recipe
Baileys ice cream is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day or any special occasion. Itโ€™s a boozy, decadent treat studded with chocolate chips.
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31. Guinness Brownies

Guinness is the signature drink of St. Patrick’s Day. So, why not add it to dessert as well? The rich beer pairs surprisingly well with the deep chocolate flavor to create moist brownies.

Guinness Brownies
Guinness Brownies
Easy Guinness Brownies. Super moist and chewy brownies with a hint of stout beer. The perfect St. Patrickโ€™s Day dessert!
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32. St Patrickโ€™s Day Cake Mix Cookies

Need a last-minute St. Patrick’s Day dessert? Go with these cake mix cookies. The festive cookies use cake mix as a base, allowing them to be ready in no time flat.

St Patrickโ€™s Day Cake Mix Cookies
St Patrickโ€™s Day Cake Mix Cookies
Make a festive treat in minutes with this St Patrickโ€™s day cake mix cookie recipe. The secret is a cake mix and you can whip this up quickly.
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FAQs

What is traditional St Patrick’s Day food?

Corned beef and cabbage are the most traditional foods to make on St. Patrick’s Day. Other popular dishes to eat on the holiday include potatoes, soda bread, cabbage, and beef stew.

What is the national dish of Ireland?

The national dish of Ireland is Irish stew. The stew consists of mutton, potatoes, and lots of onions.

What is the best method for cooking corned beef?

The best method when it comes to cooking corned beef is to boil it. The meat simmers for 2-3 hours in a pot filled with spices and beef broth.

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  1. Tressa says:

    There are so many awesome and beautiful recipes; I don’t know where to start.

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