40 Festive St. Patrick's Day Recipes - planningforkeeps.com (2024)

St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It is totally inclusive – anyone can celebrate and pretend to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. There is no pressure or gift-giving. Better yet, the food (and drinks!) are delicious. Plan out your perfect meal from this roundup of fantastic St. Patrick’s Day recipes. A lot of the food is traditional while some recipes are just green and minty, but all are wonderful additions to any St. Patrick’s Day feast.

Drinks

Shamrock Shake

Every year people get so excited for the day when the Shamrock Shake arrives back on the menu, why not make your own? Mint chocolate chip ice cream makes this recipe extra delicious.

Shamrock Shake Shooters

Throw a St. Patrick’s Day party to envy with these Shamrock Shake Shooters. They can also be made to be large shakes or non-alcoholic!

Grasshopper co*cktail

I love Grasshoppers but I’ve never made them myself. I’ll be using this recipe to make the perfect minty Grasshopper co*cktail this year – I can’t wait!

Mint Irish Iced Coffee co*cktail

Mint Irish Iced Coffee co*cktail has most of my favorite flavors in the world wrapped up into one awesome recipe.

Shamrock Shake

See Also

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If you are looking for a healthier version of the popular shake this Shamrock Shake recipe includes spinach as one of the ingredients.

Frosted Mint Sour Apple co*cktail

I can think of many events this Frosted Mint Sour Apple co*cktail would be great to serve at. It is the perfect green color for St. Patrick’s Day.

Appetizers

Reuben-Topped Irish Nachos

Reuben-Topped Irish Nachos make the perfect appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day. Potatoes, corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing combine for a tasty app to share.

Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels

If you need a tasty appetizer to take to a holiday party I would recommend these Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels. All the great flavors of a Reuben wrapped up in tortillas and sliced into rounds.

Side Dishes

Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar

When people think of traditional Irish foods, soda bread typically tops the list. These Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar sound like an amazing addition to any St. Patrick’s Day meal.

Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

I never would have thought of this combo on my own, I am so excited to make it! Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese could be a great side dish or entree.

Irish Potatoes

What is more Irish than potatoes? To make this Irish Potatoes recipe even more Irish is that there is cabbage added.

Pot o’ Gold Applesauce

Kids will go crazy for this simple Naturally Sweetened Pot ‘o Gold Applesauce.

Irish Soda Bread

Soda bread is a staple in a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal. Follow this easy recipe for Irish Soda Bread to make your celebration a little more authentic and not just green!

Guinness Marinated Portobella Mushrooms

These Guinness Marinated Portobella Mushrooms would be delicious as a side of any meal or as an entree when made into a salad bowl.

Traditional Irish Boxty

Potatoe pancakes made with buttermilk are a great addition to any meal on St. Patrick’s Day. Here is the recipe for Traditional Irish Boxty.

Entrees

Instant Pot Reuben Sandwiches

It’s all about the Instant Pot right now. Make your delicious St. Patrick’s Day meal quickly and easily using this recipe for Instant Pot Reuben Sandwiches.

Corned Beef Hash

I love Corned Beef Hash – love it! Take any extra corned beef and make a delicious breakfast. Otherwise, have breakfast for dinner like I plan to.

Slow Cooker Dublin Coddle

Layers of potatoes, bacon, sausage, and onions comprise this St. Patrick’s Day dish. This recipe for Slow Cooker Dublin Coddle even uses beer – you can’t get more Irish than that!

Baked Corned Beef

I get excited to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day because I rarely eat it the rest of the year (though I should!). This year I am going to try this recipe for Baked Corned Beef in the Oven.

Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew with Guinness

This Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew is ready in under one hour! With a bunch of vegetables, this entree is sure to fill you up.

Bangers and Mash

The recipe for Bangers and Mash with Onion Mustard Gravy features roasted sausages over mashed potatoes. Serve it with gravy and peas for a complete meal.

Irish Lamb Stew

If you are wanting a filling and easy recipe to prepare this Irish Lamb Stew might be your perfect pick.

Guinness Corned Beef Sliders

Make these Guinness Corned Beef Sliders in your slow cooker for an easy (and tasty!) St. Patrick’s Day meal.

Irish Seafood Chowder

If I could have seafood for every dinner I would. Shrimp, salmon, and crab are all included in this Irish Seafood Chowder dish.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

A traditional St. Patrick’s Day entree at its finest. Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage has red potatoes, beer, and onion to add even more flavor.

Desserts and Treats

Irish Cream Poke Cake

A super simple dessert that includes booze – yes, please! Irish Cream Poke Cake takes a boxed cake mix plus mint extract, Bailey’s, and Andes Candies to make a very yummy poke cake.

Oreo St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Who doesn’t love Oreo cookies? These Oreo St. Patrick’s Day Treats are adorable and perfect for the holiday.

Guinness Brownies with Irish Cream Frosting

How can brownies be made even better? With Guinness and Irish Cream that’s how. This recipe for Guinness Brownies with Irish Cream Frosting sounds delectable!

Irish Apple Cake

A moist Irish Apple Cake drizzled with caramel sauce and served with ice cream would be a wonderful ending to your St. Patrick’s Day meal.

Dark Chocolate Mint Bark

Great to bring to a party, this Dark Chocolate Mint Bark is easy and fast to make.

St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies

No lie, I will devour any type of muddy buddies/puppy chow. With added chocolate chips and green M&Ms to make St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies, I might not offer to share any of it.

Stained Glass Shamrock Cookies

How cool do these cookies look? Can you believe the centers are made from crushed Jolly Ranchers? Stained Glass Shamrock Cookies look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make.

Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Frosting

I make a lot of cupcakes. I will certainly be adding Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Frosting to my cupcake rotation (whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or not!).

Mint Oreo Pudding Shots

Full from a great St. Patrick’s Day dinner? These Mint Oreo Pudding Shots are the perfect little dessert to top off your meal.

Chocolate Mint Dream Bars

Impress everyone with the look (and taste!) of these Chocolate Mint Dream Bars. Layers include a mint Oreo crust, chopped Andes Mints, a peppermint cream cheese layer, chocolate fudge pudding, and whipped topping. Bonus, it’s no-bake!

Bailey’s Cheesecake

I love Bailey’s Irish Cream, I love cheesecake. This no-bake recipe for Bailey’s Cheesecake is a no-brainer.

Irish Chocolate Cheesecake

Or . . . you could make an Irish Chocolate Cheesecake that also has Bailey’s but is baked in the oven. I may make both cheesecakes!

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

If you want to get fancy, here is a tutorial to make these super cute Luck of the Leprechaun Cookies.

Mint Brownies

Chocolate and mint are the perfect combo and I’ve never known anyone to turn down a brownie. Mint Brownies are here for the perfect ending of your St. Patrick’s Day meal.

Pot of Gold Pretzels

Pot of Gold Pretzels are adorable, not to mention quick and easy. My kids are going to love these!

Need to keep the kids busy while you create one or more of these amazing St. Patrick’s Day recipes? Print out these FREE St. Patrick’s Day dot coloring sheets for a little entertainment.