11 Must-Try Recipes to Cook Before St. Patrick’s Day

I still have a few delicious Saint Patrick’s Day recipes coming, but for now let’s talk about dishes you can make in the next ten days. Grab your Bailey’s and get ready to celebrate with food.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

I love any excuse to celebrate a holiday with fun food. Over the years I’ve collected many Saint Patrick’s Day recipes, and it felt like the perfect time to share a handful of my favorites.

Why don’t I make these more often? They’re all so, so good.

11 Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Guinness Short Ribs with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash. These two dishes are incredible together and equally great served separately. They’re true comfort food, rich and satisfying.

Guinness pot pie

Guinness Pot Pie is another cozy option—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a chilly evening when you want something warming.

Irish ale potato cheddar soup

Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup with Beer-Battered Leeks is dreamy: creamy, cheesy, and topped with crunchy leeks for texture. It’s a comforting starter or main on its own.

Spiced pretzels with cheddar fondue

Spiced Pretzels with Irish Cheddar Fondue are a crowd-pleasing snack. The warm, melty cheddar with seasoned pretzels is hard to resist.

Irish soda bread with milk chocolate

Irish Soda Bread with Milk Chocolate is not traditional, but it’s delicious—especially toasted and spread with salted honey butter.

soda bread french toast

Turn that soda bread into Irish Soda Bread French Toast with Whiskey Whipped Cream for an indulgent weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s decadent and memorable.

homemade pub cheese spread

If you love pub cheese from the store, try making a homemade Pub Cheese Spread. It’s packed with beer flavor and perfect on crackers or raw veggies.

dark salted chocolate stout cake

With leftover Guinness, bake a Dark Salted Chocolate Stout Cake. It’s deeply rich and indulgent—an excellent dessert for sharing or keeping all to yourself.

whiskey chocolate fudge cake with lucky charms

One-Bowl Whiskey Chocolate Fudge Cake topped with Lucky Charms is playful and over-the-top. It’s a fun centerpiece for a Saint Patrick’s Day dessert table.

cereal milk chia pudding

For a lighter option, try Cereal Milk Chia Pudding with Lucky Charms Crumbs. It’s a whimsical take on a healthier treat that still feels festive.

iced whiskey coffees

And don’t forget drinks—these recipes pair beautifully with Iced Whiskey Coffees, which add a boozy, coffee-forward finish to your celebration.

With these options—savory mains, cozy soups, shareable snacks, and indulgent desserts—you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with delicious food.