Irish recipes

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delicious Irish recipes! From comforting classics like Corned Beef & Cabbage to sweet desserts like our Guinness Chocolate Cake, there’s a little something for everyone.

Whether you’re planning a full St. Patrick’s Day feast, need an appetizer or just want a good Irish-inspired dessert, here are plenty of recipes to try.

Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

This Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is easy, delicious and might just change how you cook corned beef. It’s a classic Irish-American combination of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots.

Beef and Guinness Pie

Rich, hearty and full of flavor, this Beef and Guinness Pie is exactly the kind of comfort food that belongs on a St. Patrick’s Day menu.

Instant Pot Irish Car Bomb Cake

Chocolate cake and booze in one dessert? This Instant Pot cake combines both for a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat.

Irish Potato Bread

If you’re making an Irish breakfast — or really any breakfast — Irish Potato Bread makes a great addition.

Corned Beef Hash

Don’t let leftover corned beef go to waste. Turn it into an easy corned beef hash and top it with fried eggs.

Irish Chocolate Stout Cake

This moist chocolate Bundt cake is finished with an Irish cream liqueur glaze for an easy St. Patrick’s Day dessert.

Slow Cooker Guinness Glazed Meatballs

These Guinness glazed meatballs are easy to make in the slow cooker and work as either an appetizer or main dish.

Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur

This homemade Irish cream isn’t an exact Baileys copycat, but it’s a creamy homemade version with its own flavor.

Irish Bread Pudding

This simple bread pudding uses Irish whiskey and pantry staples for an easy St. Patrick’s Day dessert.

Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie

Ground lamb and vegetables cook in a savory broth before being topped with mashed potatoes for classic comfort food.

Irish Meat Pie

A hearty meat and potato pie makes an easy, comforting choice for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

Irish Brown Bread

Our Irish Brown Bread couldn’t be much easier. There’s no yeast to activate and no rising time — mix, pour it into a loaf pan and bake.

Irish Whiskey Cake

This Irish whiskey cake makes an impressive St. Patrick’s Day dessert without being overly complicated.

Beef and Guinness Hand Pies

These savory little beef and Guinness pies work for a party, appetizer or an easy dinner.

Mini Shepherd’s Pie

These individual shepherd’s pies combine flaky pie crust, a meaty filling and creamy mashed potatoes.

Irish Apple Crumble with Whiskey Cream

This grown-up apple crumble is served with softly whipped whiskey cream. You can also leave out the whiskey for an alcohol-free version.

Irish Boxty with Smoked Salmon & Mustard Crème Fraîche

Irish boxty with smoked salmon and mustard creme fraiche

Irish boxty potato pancakes are topped with cold smoked salmon and a chive and whole-grain mustard crème fraîche.

Irish Potato Soup

This mild and comforting potato soup uses simple, inexpensive ingredients you may already have on hand.

Nana’s Irish Soda Bread

This traditional family recipe has a crusty exterior and tender, biscuit-like crumb with a touch of sweetness and raisins.

Guinness Brown Bread

Rich Guinness Brown Bread makes a hearty snack on its own or a great bread for dunking into Irish stew.

Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew

Tender beef, vegetables and a rich gravy cook in a fraction of the usual time in the pressure cooker.

Irish Apple Blackberry Cake

Also known as Kerry Apple Cake in some parts of Ireland, this rustic dessert combines apples, blackberries, streusel and warm custard sauce.

Irish Potato Candies

These cinnamon-coated coconut cream candies look like tiny potatoes and are an American St. Patrick’s Day tradition.

Best Guinness Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Turtle Topping

Our Guinness Chocolate Cake combines a little bitterness from the stout with salty toppings and plenty of sweet caramel. This one is definitely the showstopper.