Festive St. Patrick's Day Food Ideas

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Pictured: Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Photo: Detroit_Rox

St. Patrick's Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy delicious dishes and unique drinks you might not get to eat any other time of the year. From corned beef and cabbage to colcannon, there are many traditional Irish recipes to serve. Plus, if you're looking for some boozy desserts to finish the St. Patrick's Day meal, you can always make a batch of Guinness cupcakes or Irish cream fudge. Here, we gathered our most popular and most classic St. Patrick's Day recipes for your Irish-inspired feast.

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Beef and Guinness Stew

Beef and Guinness Stew
Vick Chick

Dark beer makes the base of this Beef and Guinness Stew have an extra rich flavor. It goes perfectly over a pile of mashed potatoes or with a side of crusty Irish bread.

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Irish Breakfast

Irish Breakfast
AllrecipesPhoto

The ultimate brunch spread, Irish breakfast is a combination plate of bacon, mushrooms, eggs, tomato slices, and toast. If you're looking for a hangover cure the morning after St. Patrick's Day, this should also be on the menu.

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Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

top-down view of a loaf of raisin-studded soda bread cut into quarters
CoachPotato

"A perfect, fast recipe," says user ev. "I've made it twice and it's been great both times."

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Colcannon

Colcannon
Allrecipes Magazine

Buttery mashed potatoes combine with tender cabbage and flavorful leeks in this traditional Irish side dish.

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Irish Cocktail Cupcakes

Irish Cocktail Cupcakes
Kim

This cupcake recipe has a double dose of booze, thanks to Guinness in the base and whiskey in the frosting. Don't forget the green cupcake liners!

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Potato Scones

Potato Scones
Lindsay O.

You only need four ingredients to create these tender pastries. If you want to dress it up, add in a little chopped green onion and garlic to the dough.

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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Pictured: Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Detroit_Rox

Make your entire St. Patrick's Day dinner in the slow cooker with this easy Irish recipe. User Kat H describes it as, "Amazingly simple, and amazingly delicious."

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Striker's Potatoes O'Brien

Striker's Potatoes O'Brien
pomplemousse

Potatoes, bell peppers, and onions are the trifecta behind this crispy recipe. It makes a great breakfast or dinner side dish.

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Irish Shepherd's Pie

Irish Shepherd's Pie
Lindsay Southern

A comforting casserole, this Irish-inspired twist on shepherd's pie uses lamb instead of beef.

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Fudge of the Irish

Fudge of the Irish
AllrecipesPhoto

"Quite sweet, but oh so creamy and wonderful flavor," says user OrangeK20.

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