25+ Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
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St. Patrick’s Day recipes are the perfect way to celebrate everyone’s favorite Irish holiday! From Irish stew to bangars & mash, everyone will love these traditional Irish recipes!

St. Patrick’s Day is big for us! Originally, I loved it for the parties and St. Patrick’s Day drinks but ever since I married an O’Driscoll, I love all things Irish! Even my kids love it and get super excited about making leprechaun traps every year. I can’t lie…I get a little more excited about all the yummy St. Patrick’s Day desserts!
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
This year I want to make more than just treats and I’m scoping out all the best St. Patrick’s Day food ideas. I’ve found awesome recipes from Irish Boxty to Irish Stew so every meal is pretty much covered! Just pick a favorite or two and get cookin’.
St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Looking for St. Patrick's Day Recipes to celebrate the holiday right? From Guiness doughnuts to Irish stew, these Irish recipes have you covered for every meal!
Chocolate Baked Guinness Donuts Recipe with Irish Cream Glaze
Chocolate Baked Guinness Donuts make a pretty sweet St. Patrick's Day food!
Guinness Bread Recipe
This Guinness bread is not only great for breakfast, you can also serve it alongside your favorite Irish Stew.
Traditional Irish Boxty Recipe
Irish Boxty is a traditional Irish food made with mashed and shredded potatoes. It'll make a great St. Patrick's Day breakfast
Irish fish chowder - Caroline's Cooking
Seafood fans will love this Irish fish chowder recipe for St. Patrick's Day
Beef and Stout Stew
This Irish comfort food all your favorite ingredients and bacon too...so you know it's going to be good!
Irish Brown Soda Bread
Everybody loves Irish Soda Bread so why not make this to go with the Irish stew
Luck of the Irish Corned Beef Stuffed Boxty
Stuff your Irish Boxty with corned beef and you've got a great St. Patrick's Day dinner!
Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
You won't find a St. Patrick's Day recipe much more Irish than beef stew and this one serves up a twist by featuring Guinness as an ingredient.
Fillo Pastry Fish & Chips
Fillo Pastry Fish and Chips is perfect St. Patrick's Day dinner recipe for those ready to celebrate with a traditional Irish meal.
Irish Lobster Mac and Cheese Pie
This Lobster Mac And Cheese Pie may be a great St. Patrick's Day recipe but it looks so good that I think it would be pretty awesome year round.
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Biscuits
This fun St. Patrick's Food features biscuits with "shamrocks" baked right in.
Colcannon Mashed Potatoes
Creamy potatoes mixed with ham or bacon are a traditional favorite. You'll want to add this to your list of favorite Irish recipes for St. Patrick's Day!
Reuben Dip: Ultimate Party Appetizer (Oven and Crockpot Instructions)
Bring this St. Patrick's Day food to a party and everyone will be celebrating.
IRISH CREAM GLAZED DONUTS
Why not start the day celebrating with these Irish Cream Glazed Donuts.
Irish Soda Bread Scones
It wouldn't be hard to wake up on St. Patrick's Day when you know these Irish Soda Bread Scones are waiting for you.
Great Northern Irish Stew with a twist!
This Irish Stew has a fun twist...check out the recipe to see what it is!
Vegan Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie Recipe
Don't eat meat? Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Vegan Shepherd's Pie!
Irish Tea Brack
This Irish breakfast or tea time sweet is baked full of delicious tea soaked fruits.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges With Bacon
Roast some cabbage wedges and add a little bacon for a tasty St. Patrick's Day recipe
Corned Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce
Sliders always make a great party food and these corn beef sliders are perfect for your party.
Traditional cottage pie
This traditional cottage pie is a great choice for St. Patrick's Day dinner
Corned Beef Hash and Egg Sandwich
This Corned Beef Hash & Egg sandwich looks so delish that you may have a hard time deciding if you want it for breakfast or dinner.
Rustic Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherds Pie filled with veggies and lamb is the perfect St. Patrick's Day food for bringing out your Irish side!
Gluten Free Cranberry-Walnut Irish Soda Bread
Cranberries and walnuts add a little something extra to this Irish soda bread recipe
Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels Recipes
If you're looking for St. Patrick's Day food ideas for your party, these Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels make a great party snack
Reuben-Topped Irish Nachos
Yumm...I have a feeling these Reuben Topped Irish Nachos are gone almost as soon as you set them down on the table!
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Traditional Shepherd's Pie makes a great St. Patrick's Day recipe but why not try making them with sweet potatoes for something a little different.
Irish Bangers and Colcannon
If you're looking for a good ol' meat and potatoes recipe, this Irish Bangers and Colcannon should be right up your alley!
Frequently Asked Questions…
When is St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrated on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day will fall on a Sunday this year.
What do you bring to a potluck on St. Patrick’s Day?
Bangers And Mash, Irish Soda Bread, Colcannon Mashed Potatoes and Shepherd’s Pie are all great choices for a St. Patrick’s Day potluck.
What is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner?
In the United States, it’s traditional to serve corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day but that’s not actually what they eat in Ireland. A traditional Irish dinner would be more along the lines of this lamb stew recipe from Donal Skehan, a well known foodie in Ireland.
What kind of meat goes into an Irish Stew?
Centuries ago, the Irish made their stew with goat meat. Over the years, it became more common to use mutton or lamb, though beef is often used as well.
Is corned beef and cabbage a traditional Irish food?
Corned beef and cabbage is actually an Irish-American food. Originally made with bacon, corned beef was later substituted by Irish immigrants who’d moved to America.
If you’re looking for more traditional Irish recipes, you’ve got to check out The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook. My mother-in-law gave us a copy a few years back and it has TONS of great stuff! You can even wear this cute apron while you’re cooking up a storm!
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