These are some of the very best St. Patrick’s Day recipes — from soda bread with salted honey butter to Guinness pot pie and a dark chocolate stout cake. A collection of favorites to help make March 17th extra fun and delicious.
I’ve rounded up a variety of festive St. Patrick’s Day recipes you can enjoy this year.
Although my family is Irish, we didn’t always mark St. Patrick’s Day with a special meal when I was young. Once I began developing recipes, I started preparing something a little different each March. After the kids arrived, it became a treat we all look forward to — a small celebration that brings joy in the middle of March.
This year I’m even thinking about dyeing the milk green and leaving tiny leprechaun footprints around the house for fun.
Below you’ll find snack, dinner, and dessert ideas perfect for the day. I like to make a festive main dish and a playful treat — the kids love it and it really brightens the month.
What will you make? Irish cream tiramisu and my Guinness short ribs are high on my list.
20 St Patrick’s Day Recipes
Milk Chocolate Soda Bread with Salted Honey Butter
Iced Whiskey Coffees
Irish Soda Bread French Toast with Whiskey Syrup
Irish Stout Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings
Slow Cooker Guinness Short Ribs with Cauliflower Mash
Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup with Beer-Battered Leeks
Guinness Pot Pie with Beer Bread Biscuits
Honey Cheddar Scones
Homemade Pub Cheese Spread
Spiced Guinness Soft Pretzels with Irish Cheddar Fondue
Loaded Irish Cheddar Mashed Potato Pancakes
Kale and Smoked Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Irish Cream Tiramisu
Cereal Milk Chia Pudding with Lucky Charms Crumbs
Irish Cream Macaroons
Chocolate Bundt Cake with Irish Cream Glaze
Dark Chocolate Stout Cake
One‑Bowl Whiskey Chocolate Fudge Cake
Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Cupcakes
This selection offers a mix of savory mains, comforting soups and stews, creative breads and scones, and a range of desserts that incorporate Irish cream, stout, and playful cereal-inspired treats. Choose a few to make a festive menu — whether you want a cozy family dinner or a fun treat-filled celebration for kids and grown-ups alike.
Enjoy planning your St. Patrick’s Day menu and turning a regular March day into something special.