37 Must-Try St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for a Flavorful Feast

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St. Patrick’s Day is a religious and cultural holiday celebrated every year on March 17th. It’s a day to honor the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick and to celebrate the Irish culture and heritage. 

One of the best ways to enjoy this special day is of course indulging in delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes. No matter what you’re craving, there are endless St. Patrick’s Day recipes to explore. From sweet desserts to savory dishes, you can create a feast that will impress your guests and make your celebration truly memorable.

Irish Coffee Cookies

Irish Coffee Cookies by Sugar and Soul
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Indulge in the mouthwatering and gourmet-style Irish Coffee Cookies that are guaranteed to be a mind-blowing treat! With three delectable and easy-to-make layers, you won’t have to compromise on taste or quality. No need to wait for the dough to chill, plus there are endless options for substitutions and variations – making it a versatile and irresistible treat!

Get the Recipe: Irish Coffee Cookies

Easy Ground Lamb Pie

Easy Ground Lamb Pie by Caroha
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This easy ground lamb pie is the perfect cozy comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or special occasions such as Easter or St. Patrick’s Day. Inspired by the fresh herb filling of Irish dingle pies and New Zealand pies that are made with two types of pastry, this hearty dinner pie brings together the best of both worlds.

Get the Recipe: Easy Ground Lamb Pie

St Patrick’s Cupcakes

St Patrick's Cupcakes by Julia Recipes
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These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes are full of chocolate flavor, topped with delicious buttercream in themed green color and decorated with rainbow candy and golden coins surprise inside. These cupcakes are whipped up in no time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your friends and family.

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Cupcakes

Honeydew Lime Mocktail with Mint

Honeydew Lime Mocktail with Mint by Flavour and Savour
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This Honeydew Lime Mocktail with Mint is a refreshing sugar-free, non-alcoholic honeydew cooler for summer sipping! With hints of lime, mint and even a little ginger, this honeydew cooler is a healthy, energizing drink for adults and kids alike.

Get the Recipe: Honeydew Lime Mocktail with Mint

Guinness Cheese Dip

Guinness Cheese Dip by Camp Grill Eat
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Whether you need a great snack for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or you just love a great creamy beer cheese, this Guinness dip with cream cheese, Irish cheddar, and mustard is perfect for sharing with friends. It’s made in your cast iron skillet and can be cooked over the campfire, on the grill, or on your stovetop at home.

Get the Recipe: Guinness Cheese Dip

Lucky Charms Cereal Bar

Lucky Charms Cereal Bar by Homemade Hooplah
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Bright and festive for St Patrick’s Day, these Lucky Charm cereal bars are a fun spin on marshmallow treats, made with crunchy cereal and gooey marshmallows.

Get the Recipe: Lucky Charms Cereal Bar

Tea Brack

Tea Brack by The Monday Box
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Tea Brack is a traditional Irish loaf cake full of warming spices and sweet dried fruit that’s been soaked in tea. Enjoy a slice of this moist quick bread plain or with butter for a delicious treat straight from the Emerald Isle.

Get the Recipe: Tea Brack

Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Guinness Braised Short Ribs by Peonies and Pastries
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Try this mouthwatering Guinness braised short ribs recipe! Learn how to create fall-off-the-bone tender, flavorful beef short ribs infused with the rich taste of Guinness stout. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Get ready to fall in love with this irresistible dish.

Get the Recipe: Guinness Braised Short Ribs

St Patrick’s Day Cake Pops

St Patrick's Day Cake Pops by Basics with Bails
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Ready to sham-rock your taste buds with the cutest St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops. Dive into the whimsical world of cake pop making where every bite is a jig of joy and a burst of Irish cheer!

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Day Cake Pops

Colcannon

Colcannon by The Forked Spoon
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Colcannon is a classic Irish side dish that combines creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with sautéed greens. Hearty, comforting, and delicious year-round, it’s often enjoyed with ham, salt pork, or bacon and is especially popular at Halloween time in Ireland.

Get the Recipe: Colcannon

St Patrick’s Day Cookies

St Patrick's Day Cookies by Baked Collective
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Green-frosted St. Patrick’s Day cookies with an Irish coffee-inspired twist. With coffee in the cookie base and Baileys Irish cream in the frosting, it tastes just like an Irish coffee in cookie form. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Day Cookies

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie by The Cookin Chicks
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This Slow Cooker Cottage Pie recipe is one the entire family will enjoy! Ground beef, vegetables, and seasonings topped with mashed potatoes makes this meal a hearty, comfort food dish perfect any night of the week. Let the crock pot do the cooking and add this to your next meal plan!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups

St Patrick's Day Pudding Cups by Sugar and Soul
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Easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Parfaits have layers of chocolate and vanilla pudding, crunchy Oreo crumbs, and sweet whipped topping! Prep these fun dessert cups in just 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups

Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Green Beans by Broke Bank Vegan
Photo Credit: Broke Bank Vegan

Air fryer green beans are a quick and easy side dish perfect to pair with all of your favorite mains! Green beans are coated in simple seasonings, then cooked until tender and crispy. Try this healthy recipe for a delicious way to eat more nutrients!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Green Beans

St Patrick’s Day Rolo Pretzel Candies

St Patrick's Day Rolo Pretzel Candies by Nourish and Fete
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Super cute, super festive, and super easy, this Rolo Pretzel Candy is all dressed up for a simple St. Patrick’s Day treat. These are so simple and fun to make for or with your kids!

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Day Rolo Pretzel Candies

Grasshopper Cheesecake

Grasshopper Cheesecake by Saving Dessert
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If you love a Grasshopper cocktail, then you’ll love this Grasshopper Cheesecake! This fantastic dessert is luscious, creamy and uniquely delicious with a chocolate Oreo cookie crust and a refreshingly light mint flavor.

Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Cheesecake

Vegan Guinness Irish Stew

Vegan Guinness Irish Stew by Six Hungry Feet
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This hearty Irish stew with Guinness is a vegan alternative to the traditional Irish beef or lamb Guinness stew. Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s day like an Irish (a vegan one)!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Guinness Irish Stew

Vegan Irish Cream

Vegan Irish Cream by That Girls Cooks Healthy
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Learn how to make a plant-based, non-alcoholic version of Irish cream (mock Baileys). An incredible easy beverage that only needs a few ingredients to make. This drink is perfect for anyone who enjoys the taste of Irish cream without the booziness.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Irish Cream

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake by Boston Girl Bakes
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Kick up your chocolate cake with Guinness with this easy dark chocolate Guinness cake frosted with Bailey’s Irish Cream buttercream frosting.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Guinness Cake

Pot of Gold Rainbow Truffles

Pot of Gold Rainbow Truffles by Homan at Home
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A cute St. Patrick’s Day treat, these pot of gold rainbow truffles have a surprisingly bright center! Easy to make, easy to eat!

Get the Recipe: Pot of Gold Rainbow Truffles

Smoked Corned Beef

Smoked Corned Beef by Chisel and Fork
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This smoked corned beef recipe gives you a smoky twist on a St. Patrick’s Day classic dish. It is great as a main dish or added to others like corned beef hash or corned beef tacos.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Corned Beef

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Green Velvet Cupcakes by Homemade Hooplah
Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

A “lucky” spin on classic red velvet, these green velvet cupcakes have all the delicious qualities of smooth red velvet, topped off with cream cheese frosting.

Get the Recipe: Green Velvet Cupcakes

St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Gummies

St Patrick's Day Shamrock Gummies by The Best Ideas for Kids
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These shamrock homemade gummies with Jello are so delicious and easy to make! The kids will love helping you make these gummy snacks but they will actually enjoy eating them more!

Get the Recipe: St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Gummies

Guinness Irish Stew

Guinness Irish Stew by Blue Bowl
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Baked in the oven, these healthy crunchy Salt and Vinegar Roasted Chickpeas make the perfect snacks!

Get the Recipe: Guinness Irish Stew

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats by Jello Joy
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Whip up these deliciously soft and gooey shamrock rice krispie treats and bring the luck of the Irish to your St. Patrick’s Day!

This delightful shamrock-shaped green treat recipe is a breeze to make – a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday, guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They’re perfect for both school and office parties!

Get the Recipe: Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats

Corned Beef Pie

Corned Beef Pie by Chisel and Fork
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A flaky pie crust packed with corned beef, potatoes, and a medley of other ingredients makes this corned beef pie perfect for a family meal.

Get the Recipe: Corned Beef Pie

Vegan Irish Apple Cake

Vegan Irish Apple Cake by Hassle Free Vegan
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This Vegan Irish Apple Cake is a delicious combination of fluffy cake, apple slices, and streusel topping. It’s full of cinnamon flavor and has the perfect level of sweetness without being “too sweet”. This traditional Irish Apple Cake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Irish Apple Cake

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread by Blue Bowl
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Irish Soda Bread is one of the easiest breads you can make at home. All you need are pantry staple ingredients and a craving for melt-in-your-mouth home-baked bread. It’s fluffy on the inside, with a crisp, golden crust, and delicious (optional) raisins studded throughout.

Get the Recipe: Irish Soda Bread

Guinness Cheesecake

Guinness Cheesecake by Addicted to Dates
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This vegan Guinness cheesecake is pure decadence! A creamy rich chocolate cheesecake infused with stout for an Irish twist. The perfect dessert to celebrate any occasion!

Get the Recipe: Guinness Cheesecake

Irish Leek Soup with Zucchini

Irish Leek Soup with Zucchini by Like Hot Keto
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You’ll love this creamy Irish leek sans potato soup recipe! It’s high protein keto and low-carb, with pea protein isolate making each bowl a nutritious and delicious meal with unbeatable macros!

This keto Irish soup is velvety and rich without any cream: it gets all thick and luscious thanks to the leek and zucchini, sautéed in Irish butter until golden and then gently simmered in broth.

Get the Recipe: Irish Leek Soup with Zucchini

Irish Soda Scones

Irish Soda Scones by Global Kitchen Travels
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These are a cross between soda bread and scones – Made without eggs, it is vegetarian friendly. Just flour, leavening and buttermilk. A quick and easy bread for breakfast!

Get the Recipe: Irish Soda Scones

Baileys French Toast Casserole

Baileys French Toast Casserole by Food Meanderings
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St. Patrick’s Day is coming and if you’re wondering what to make, this Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Casserole makes a really great St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch potluck dish.

Get the Recipe: Baileys French Toast Casserole

Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast

Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast by A Southern Soul
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Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast, is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines tender beef with the rich taste of Guinness stout. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for any time of the year, offering a delicious weeknight meal that you’ll find yourself craving again and again.

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast

No-Bake Grasshopper Bars

No-Bake Grasshopper Bars by Whole New Mom
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These low-carb carb no-bake paleo grasshopper bars are healthy, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and so tasty. They’re loaded with all kinds of nourishing ingredients so you can feel good about serving them and eating them anytime!

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Grasshopper Bars

Air Fryer Corned Beef

Air Fryer Corned Beef by Recipes From a Pantry
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Air Fryer Corned Beef is easy to make and ready to serve in under 2 hours. Make deliciously tender, juicy corned beef in an air fryer on St. Patrick’s Day, or any time of the year!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corned Beef

Irish Tea Cake

Irish Tea Cake by Lane and Grey Fare
Photo Credit: Lane and Grey Fare

This Irish Tea Cake is utter perfection. It’s light and fluffy and not overly sweet; like biting into a cloud! It’s amazing for breakfast, lunch, dessert and of course…tea time. If that wasn’t enough, it’s gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free and can easily be dairy free (vegan)!

Get the Recipe: Irish Tea Cake

Shamrock Tarts

Shamrock Tarts by Food Meanderings
Photo Credit: Food Meanderings

These Shamrock Tarts are an easy St. Patrick’s Day green dessert that will take you about 20 minutes to put together. Made with ready made pie shells, whipped cream and white chocolate pudding, they have a delicious white chocolate and mint flavor, with a hint of almond. They can also be made ahead and are the perfect mini dessert for bringing along to a potluck!

Get the Recipe: Shamrock Tarts

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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