32 Easy Recipes For St. Patrick's Day (2024)

These 32 Easy Recipes For St.Patrick's Day will help you expand your horizons regarding Irish foods that are traditionally cooked for this day.

32 Easy Recipes For St. Patrick's Day (1)

There are only a few more days until St. Patrick's Day.

While going out to celebrate is fun, and many Americans will embrace the day as an opportunity to become Irish for a day, many of you might choose or have to stay home instead.

If you are like me, you probably think that celebrating at home is a better idea. I do not drink much, but I do love to enjoy good food.

For that matter, these easy recipes for St. Patrick's Day might come in handy.

After all, for this occasion and worldwide,people of Irish descent, and not only, cook different Irish dishes to mark the day.

What exactly is St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated on March 17th every year.

It is the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

The holiday originated in Ireland but has since become a global celebration of Irish culture and heritage.

It is believed that Saint Patrick, a 5th-century Christian missionary, is the reason behind the holiday. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is said to have used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

The history of St. Patrick's Day dates back to the early 17th century when it became an official feast day in the Catholic Church.

Over the years, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. Parades, music, dancing, and other festivities are common on this day.

Green is also a prominent color associated with the holiday, and many people wear green clothing or accessories to show their Irish pride.

What foods are traditional to eat on this day?

One of the most popular St. Patrick's Day foods is corned beef and cabbage.

This dish has become associated with the holiday in the United States, but it is not traditionally eaten in Ireland. In Ireland, a more traditional St. Patrick's Day meal would be bacon and cabbage.

In addition to corned beef and cabbage, other traditional St. Patrick's Day foods include Irish soda bread, shepherd's pie, colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage), and Guinness beer.

Many people also enjoy green-colored foods and drinks, such as green beer or shamrock-shaped cookies.

Think of traditional Irish food, and you will probably come up with potatoes, Irish Stew, Dublin Coddle, Bacon & Cabbage.

Overall, St. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate Irish culture and heritage and to honor the legacy of Saint Patrick. It has become a beloved holiday around the world and is enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.

However, the story of Irish food is much richer and more varied than these stereotypes. It is all about food in season, cooked and delicious.

This collection of easy recipes for St.Patrick's Day brings American readers a multitude of Irish recipes that might not be as popular in the US, but they are traditional in Ireland.

I hope you find something new to make this year besides the recipes you already have in your repertoire.

Enjoy!

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32 Easy Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

These easy recipes for St. Patrick's Day will help you expand your horizons regarding foods that are traditionally cooked for this day.

Full Irish Breakfast Recipe

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Start this St. Patrick's Day celebration with this beautiful Irish breakfast. An Irish breakfast is the best meal to enjoy on the weekend or when a long day is ahead of you. This cooked Irish fry-up is hearty and tastes amazing!

Potato Farls (Irish Potato Bread)

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Traditional Irish Potato Farls or Irish Potato Bread – depending on what part of Ireland you come from. Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and perfect for a tasty St.Patrick’s day breakfast. Also great for using up any leftover mash!

Traditional Irish Boxty Potato Pancake

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Pancakes make for a great breakfast, but if you want pure savory, you need these traditional Irish potato boxty!

Corned Beef Hash

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This Corned Beef Hash is a salty and delicious breakfast dish the whole family will love! A simple hash made with brisket, potatoes, onions, butter, thyme, and pepper and a great way to use up leftover Corned Beef!

Irish Brown Soda Bread With Molasses

Irish Brown Soda Bread With Molasses is an easy traditional bread made with whole wheat flour, oats, and molasses.

Basic Old Fashion American-Irish Soda Bread

The recipe is an improved version of the traditional Irish bread, but it does not taste like cake. Perfect for the traditional Irish cabbage and corned beef meal.

Irish Potato Fondue Recipe

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Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or searching for a hearty dinner, and Irish Potato Fondue will make a lasting and yummy impression. Try it as a supper time side or sharable appetizer—don't forget the skewers!

Irish Potato Leek Soup

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This Irish Potato Leek Soup makes a great dinner that is satisfying, comforting, and can be on the table in about 35 minutes. It is super creamy and is topped with crispy bacon!

Irish Fish Chowder

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Irish fish chowder is a delicious mix of smoked and fresh fish in a light, gently creamy broth. Full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for lunch.

Classic Reuben Sandwich

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Enjoyed all year round, but especially on Saint Patrick’s Day, the classic Reuben sandwich is undeniably unique, hearty, ooey, gooey, and amazingly delicious!

Reuben Dip

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Reuben Dip is like a deconstructed Reuben sandwich, all magnificently reborn into a baked ooey-gooey, cheesy dip. You’ll love this hot appetizer recipe!

Celtic Pork Mince Tart

This Celtic Pork Mince Tart recipe can be made year-round and can be served and eaten cold or warm. The combination of ground meat, apples or dates, and spices makes this tart well balanced and delicious.

Celtic Red Cabbage With Pork And Red Currant Jelly

This Celtic Red Cabbage with Pork and red currant jelly recipe is a great choice for those days when you want to make a quick, easy and nutritious meal.

Super Easy Green Peas with Mint Recipe

The recipe of super-easy green peas with mint is an “easy-peasy” one! Perfect for a quick dinner served with a favorite piece of meat.

Guinness Beef Stew

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Guinness Beef Stew is a favorite Irish dinner recipe for St. Patrick Day.

Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef

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Up your corned beef dinner with this Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef! Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on top of the stove, it’s equally delicious.

How to Make an Irish Dublin Coddle Recipe

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You will love this Irish Dublin Coddle Recipe! It's a great alternative to corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day.

Easy Irish Fried Cabbage and Bacon

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Irish Fried Cabbage and Bacon is a simple recipe that’s pan-fried in bacon grease and loaded up with bacon pieces and onion and seasoned with brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

Bangers and Mash {with the best onion gravy!}

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This recipe for Irish Bangers and Mash is coated in wonderful rich onion gravy and served over the best-mashed potatoes. It’s so easy to make and is a perfect weeknight meal for the entire family. Great on Saint Patrick’s Day or all year round!

Corned Beef and Cabbage {Slow Cooker Recipe}

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Corned beef brisket is cooked low and slow in a Guinness flavored broth until meltingly tender, coated with a brown sugar mustard glaze & served with cabbage, carrots, & parsley buttered potatoes.

Crockpot Corned Beef Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day

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This is another recipe for Corned Beef made in a slow cooker. As a bonus, I invite you to read more about the history of corned beef in America. You might be surprised to find out that this type of meat is not traditional in Ireland. Excellent article!

Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Meal

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Make this one-pan skillet meal on a budget! Packed with flavor, this classic sausage and cabbage skillet meal is perfect for cool spring nights or a St. Patrick's Day dinner!

Irish Potato and Cabbage Dish – Colcannon Recipe

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Creamy and comforting recipe for the famous Irish potato and cabbage dish or Colcannon.

Triple Chocolate Stout Brownies With Nuts

Triple Chocolate Stout Brownies With Nuts is a decadent dessert containing three different types of chocolate plus a delicious chocolate stout beer.

Very easy to make and delicious, these brownies are all you need to calm an acute chocolate craving.

Chocolate Guinness Stout Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

I made this Chocolate Guinness Stout Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. However, the cake is perfect for any occasion.

The beer makes the cake incredibly moist and soft. It is a cake that keeps really well for a few days. The cream cheese frosting is an excellent addition to it.

Irish Tea Brack