St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas: Appetizers, Dinner, Snacks & Desserts
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather, celebrate, and enjoy a little extra fun in the kitchen.
☘️ Festive & Flavorful: The Best St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Whether you’re planning a festive dinner, hosting a themed party, or just want to add a touch of green to your table, the right recipes can make the day feel extra special.
From hearty Irish-inspired classics to fun green treats and crowd-pleasing party foods, there are so many delicious ways to celebrate.
This roundup of St. Patrick’s Day recipes is packed with festive favorites that are easy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Whether you’re craving comforting traditional dishes or playful desserts with a pop of green, you’ll find everything you need to create a celebration that’s both memorable and delicious.
This post is all about St. Patrick’s Day food ideas: from appetizers to snacks, dinner, drinks and desserts. For kids and adults, for party celebrations or ideas to take to work.
St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels
With only 3 ingredients, this recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels is so easy. This no bake treat looks festive and tastes amazing. Go to recipe.
Colcannon Bites
This is a vegan colcannon recipe like you have never seen before. Made with collard greens and topped in filo shells. Great appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day menu. Go to recipe.
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
If you love hummus and enjoy a bit of heat, this Jalapeño Hummus recipe is perfect for you. Combining the creamy texture of traditional hummus with the zesty kick of roasted jalapeño peppers, this dip is sure to spice up your quick snack game. Go to recipe.
St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board
Creating a St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie board will add fun and Irish flavours to your celebrations. It also makes it easy to carry the food to tables throughout the room. This way everyone has a little something to snack on wherever they sit. Go to recipe.
Magical Green Tahini Sauce
This lemon herb green tahini sauce is perfect for adding some zip to your meal! It’s great as a dip, sauce, or dressing. I love to serve this delicious sauce to complement grilled meats and vegetables. Go to recipe.
Baileys French Toast Casserole
St. Patrick’s Day is coming and if you’re wondering what to make, this Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Casserole makes a really great St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch potluck dish. I’d even eat it for dessert; it’s that good! Go to recipe.
Guinness Bacon Burgers with Mushrooms and Irish Cheddar
If you’re a burger lover, or are looking for the ultimate St Patrick’s Day dinner, you’re going to love this Guinness Bacon Burger with Mushrooms and Irish Cheddar. It all starts with a juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patty that is grilled to perfection.
Topped with melty Irish cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, bacon and the most delicious Guinness Barbecue Sauce, this burger is bursting with bold mouthwatering flavours. Go to recipe.
St Patrick’s Day Reuben Dip for a Crowd
This meaty, tangy, and cheesy St Patrick’s Day Reuben dip is easy to make and perfect for a St Patrick’s Day party appetizer or a starter for St Patrick’s Day dinner! Go to recipe.
St Patrick’s Day Dip – Lucky Leprechaun Dip
This no cook 6 ingredient St Patrick’s Day Dip is a fun and festive St Patty’s Day appetizer, dessert or snack. Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Go to recipe.
Irish Leek Soup With Zucchini
You’ll love this creamy Irish leek sans potato soup recipe! It’s high protein keto and low-carb, with pea protein isolate making each bowl a nutritious and delicious meal with unbeatable macros! Go to recipe.
Lamb Stew (Irish Stew)
Lamb Stew is a deliciously cozy recipe with tender chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots in a rich Guinness infused beef broth. Go to recipe.
Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie
Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie is an Irish comfort food featuring ground lamb that’s cooked with vegetables in a savory broth. It’s topped with a mashed potato crust and enjoyed traditionally on St. Patrick’s Day, or any day you’re craving Irish food that sticks to your ribs! Go to recipe.
Veal and Beef Shepherd’s Pie
Here is a great twist on the traditional shepherd’s pie recipe with a combination of ground veal and beef, and edamame beans instead of peas. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef And Cabbage
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a great all-in-one meal. It’s easy, flavorful, and amazingly fork-tender – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any family gathering. Go to recipe.
Classic Vegan Irish Stew Recipe
Here’s a classic Irish recipe that is delicious and brings a bit of Irish charm to your table – Vegan Irish Stew. Traditionally, this stew is made with lamb or beef, but we swap those ingredients with plant-based goodness that still gives that comforting, home-cooked feel we all crave. Go to recipe.
Irish Slow Cooker Cabbage & Bacon
If you are out of luck in ideas for St. Patrick’s Day side dishes, this Irish cabbage and bacon recipe will save you on prep time. You can literally dump your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it cook for hours without constant supervision. Go to recipe.
Broccoli and Cannellini Bean Salad
Broccoli and Cannellini Bean Salad is a vibrant, hearty salad featuring blanched broccoli, creamy cannellini beans, and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in a lemony, oregano-infused dressing. Go to recipe.
Green Goddess Salad
Learn how to make the best Green Goddess Salad with our easy and delicious recipe. Made from easy-to-find and fresh ingredients, this salad recipe is both visually stunning and bursting with so many delicious flavors. Go to recipe.
Roasted Sweet Potato Brussel Sprouts with a Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
Brussel sprouts are among our delicious and decadent vegetables list. Their buttery flavor and hardy texture makes it a great healthy side to balance out a good hearty main dish. Go to recipe.
Green Shamrock Sugar Cookies
These green shamrock sugar cookies are the best sweet treats for St. Patrick’s Day. Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day more than a shamrock so a dessert shaped like one is perfect for celebrating the March holiday. Go to recipe.
Lucky Charms Cookies
These Lucky Charms cookies are soft in the middle, with crisp edges, filled with colorful marshmallows and cereal. They taste just like the cereal, but in cookie form! and it’s the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s day or birthday parties. Go to recipe.
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Everyone loves these festive St. Patty’s Day Lucky Charms treats! Go to recipe.
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day. Made from rice krispie cereal, melted marshmallows, butter and food coloring. These sweet, crispy treats are a deliciously easy dessert. No baking required. Go to recipe.
Chocolate Lucky Charm Muddy Buddies
These Chocolate Lucky Charm Muddy Buddies are a delicious treat for St. Patrick’s Day snacking and parties. Leave a trail of muddy buddies out at night to try and catch that sneaky leprechaun! Go to recipe.
Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats
Whip up these deliciously soft and gooey shamrock rice krispie treats with only 4 ingredients and bring the luck of the Irish to your St. Patrick’s Day! Go to recipe.
St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits
Green layers, creamy texture, and zero baking needed, St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits are an easy dessert made for busy days and fun celebrations. It’s simple to assemble, easy to chill, and looks great served in individual glasses, making it a go-to treat when you want minimal effort with a holiday feel. Go to recipe.
Pot Of Gold Cupcakes (St Patrick’s Day)
For St Patrick’s day, Pot of Gold Cupcakes are a fun way to celebrate, bake & eat together. Made with a zesty lemon blueberry drizzle cupcake, they are topped with grass buttercream, a rainbow & of course the pot of gold! Go to recipe.
Mini Spruce Tip Cakes
In the mood for something fresh, wild, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious? If you’ve been out foraging spruce tips, this sweet little dessert is the perfect way to use them. The combo of citrusy spruce tips and bright lemon is light, refreshing, and tastes like the forest after a gentle rain. Go to recipe.
St. Patrick’s Day Green Matcha Cupcakes
Green, soft, and fun to make, St. Patrick’s Day Green Matcha Cupcakes are perfect when you want a festive treat without spending hours in the kitchen. These cupcakes are fluffy, lightly sweet, and topped with creamy vanilla frosting, making them great for March celebrations, classroom snacks, or holiday parties. Go to recipe.
Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes
Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes are rich, moist chocolate cupcakes infused with smooth and creamy Baileys Irish Cream liqueur. The Baileys cupcakes are then topped with a velvety, sweet Baileys buttercream frosting and chocolate shavings. It all comes together to create a delicious boozy dessert that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion. Go to recipe.
Healthy Matcha Truffles
These healthy matcha truffles are the perfect fun and festive treat for every day snacking or for gifting on special occasions. Go to recipe.
5 Ingredient Mint Oreo Fudge (No Bake)
Mint Oreo Fudge is a mint lover’s dream. Its sweet and subtle minty flavor paired with its lovely green hue make it perfect for serving up on St. Patrick’s Day dessert menu. Go to recipe.
No-Bake Grasshopper Bars
These low carb no-bake paleo grasshopper bars are healthy, dairy free, refined sugar free and so tasty. They’re loaded with all kinds of nourishing ingredients so you can feel good about serving them and eating them anytime! Go to recipe.
Creamy Mint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
The perfect St. Patrick’s day dessert! These Mint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache are packed with protein, will curb your sweet tooth and leave you feeling satisfied. They’re healthy, too! Go to recipe.
St Patrick’s Day No Bake Cheesecake
These little green hued cheesecakes are just the thing to wow your guests or family for St. Patrick’s Day this year. They’re the perfect end to a great meal, or even just sandwiches! Go to recipe.
Shamrock Irish Cream Dessert Shots (St. Patrick’s Day Dessert)
It’s fun to make holiday-themed food, especially St. Paddy’s Day green desserts with Irish cream! Although they are popular around St. Patrick’s Day, they are great any time of year! And because EASY green dessert recipe ideas are not always easy to come by, I created these St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cream Dessert Shots! Go to recipe.
Irish Coffee Cocktail
Irish coffee has become one of the most popular coffee cocktails around the world. This smooth, creamy concoction will fill you with warmth and comfort. Go to recipe.
Frozen Grasshopper Drink with Ice Cream
A frozen grasshopper drink is a retro cocktail made with ice cream, perfect for when you want something sweet, creamy and extra cold. Made with bright green creme de menthe, crème de cacao and ice cream, a frozen grasshopper feels like a dessert in a glass. Go to recipe.
Shamrock Shake (McDonalds Copycat)
Enjoy a bit of the luck o’ the Irish while you sip on this easy to make copycat shamrock shake. It’s deliciously creamy, minty, and the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Go to recipe.
Boozy Shamrock Shake
Release your inner lucky leprechaun and make a batch (or two!) of this boozy shamrock shake recipe. Go to recipe.
St Patrick’s Day Punch
If you love to celebrate the holidays, make this St Patrick’s Day Punch. It is fun, festive and easy to make thanks to lime sherbet. Go to recipe.
Protein Shamrock Shake
You’ll love this super thick and creamy protein shamrock shake! Made with mint leaves, it has a deliciously fresh mint taste and naturally beautiful green color! Go to recipe.
☘️ Celebrate with Good Food & Good Cheer
St. Patrick’s Day is all about bringing people together—and what better way to celebrate than with food that’s festive, comforting, and fun?
Whether you’re cooking a full Irish-style dinner or simply baking a few themed sweets, these recipes help make the day feel joyful and delicious.
Save this roundup for your March celebrations, share it with friends, and don’t forget to try something new this year. However you celebrate, may your table be full and your day feel a little extra lucky.
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